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Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

A May 2023 memo from BC Timber Sales gives direction for logging to proceed in certain old-growth forests where First Nations haven't responded or where road building elsewhere is deemed not economically feasible.
Prince George, Cariboo wood waste projects land government funding

Prince George, Cariboo wood waste projects land government funding

These projects come as a result of $50 million to boost fibre supply by utilizing uneconomic fibre and reduce wildfire risk.
Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines accused of human rights violations in Africa

Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines accused of human rights violations in Africa

Housing for Democratic Republic of the Congo villagers resettled to make way for new mine lack basic services, says Amnesty International
Just say ‘no’ to Britain, says beef industry

Just say ‘no’ to Britain, says beef industry

Groups push Ottawa to keep U.K. out of trade deal
Vancouver’s Lundin secures environmental permit to extend Candelaria mine life

Vancouver’s Lundin secures environmental permit to extend Candelaria mine life

Canada’s third-biggest copper producer expects to receive the final seal of approval from the Environmental Assessment Service next month
Trans Mountain says 'worst-case' could see pipeline completion delayed to end of 2024

Trans Mountain says 'worst-case' could see pipeline completion delayed to end of 2024

CALGARY — An oil and gas industry group is laying the blame for a possible extended delay to the Trans Mountain pipeline project at the feet of Canada's regulatory system.
Mining, oil and gas companies top the TSX30

Mining, oil and gas companies top the TSX30

Energy transition likely responsible for mining stock performance
Enbridge names new chief legal officer and new chief administrative officer

Enbridge names new chief legal officer and new chief administrative officer

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has announced a pair of senior executive changes.
Temporary foreign workers at risk for ‘slavery’ in Canada: UN rep

Temporary foreign workers at risk for ‘slavery’ in Canada: UN rep

Envoy should do 'his homework,' says agri-food labour expert
Osoyoos band, West High Yield ink deal for Record Ridge magnesium project, BC

Osoyoos band, West High Yield ink deal for Record Ridge magnesium project, BC

The Osoyoos band undertook its own independent review of the application made by the company for a B.C. mining permit
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