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Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

WHITEHORSE — A judge has granted an order appointing a receiver to take control of assets at a gold mine closed after a massive slide of cyanide-contaminated ore in June, Yukon's justice minister said.
My Sea to Sky urges scrutiny of tunnelling for pipeline to Woodfibre LNG

My Sea to Sky urges scrutiny of tunnelling for pipeline to Woodfibre LNG

In a letter to the province, the group airs concerns over slurry affecting Squamish waters; regulators say the project is in compliance.
BC Hydro to spend $500M on North Shore and Sea to Sky infrastructure

BC Hydro to spend $500M on North Shore and Sea to Sky infrastructure

The project list includes upgrades to dams, substations and transmission as energy demand spikes in the next decade
Garibaldi geothermal assessment project complete

Garibaldi geothermal assessment project complete

The second phase of a geothermal assessment project at Mount Meager and Mount Cayley is heating up interest in geothermal projects in the province.
Parkland Corp. faces lawsuit from top shareholder Simpson Oil

Parkland Corp. faces lawsuit from top shareholder Simpson Oil

In addition to its Burnaby refinery, Parkland operates approximately 4,000 fuel and convenience retail stores and commercial locations across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.
Nisga’a-backed pipeline to begin early work this month

Nisga’a-backed pipeline to begin early work this month

First Nations equity stake in PRGT won’t necessarily prevent opposition to the project
'Tough out there': Eby announces plans to help Okanagan farmers

'Tough out there': Eby announces plans to help Okanagan farmers

Industry leaders express gratitude for government support but warn of ongoing challenges
BC Tree Fruits officially files for creditor protection

BC Tree Fruits officially files for creditor protection

Severe weather, market challenges have lead to financial collapse
Group of Alaska Tribes demands pause on B.C. mining project upstream of 'ecological hotspot'

Group of Alaska Tribes demands pause on B.C. mining project upstream of 'ecological hotspot'

B.C. is set to publish an environmental impact assessment for the Eskay Creek mine in the near future.
Does logging a burned out forest hurt or help?

Does logging a burned out forest hurt or help?

The 2023 wildfires were the most destructive in B.C.'s history.