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B.C. forest company appealing $75K fine over construction of logging road

B.C. forest company appealing $75K fine over construction of logging road

Vernon-based Tolko Industries appealing penalty for 2017 slide that damaged ecosystem
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First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

VANCOUVER — The Xatśull First Nation says it is "disappointed" that British Columbia's Mines Ministry has granted an operating permit for the Cariboo Gold Mine without meeting its leadership or obtaining the nation's consent.
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'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

Mark Siemens is a third-generation egg farmer in B.C.'s Fraser Valley and he recalls his grandfather sharing a story about fighting an unknown disease that raced through the farm decades ago, forcing him to cull the entire flock.
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Updated: Barkerville gold mine receives ministry approval

Updated: Barkerville gold mine receives ministry approval

Xatśūll First Nation continues to oppose the project, which would create 600+ construction jobs
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B.C.’s Site C dam comes on stream as new cabinet looks to secure power for AI, critical minerals

B.C.’s Site C dam comes on stream as new cabinet looks to secure power for AI, critical minerals

When it becomes fully operational, slated for the fall of 2025, the Site C dam will provide 1,100 megawatts of capacity and increase BC Hydro’s supply by 8 per cent
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After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

Jackson Wijaya aims to consolidate control over Domtar (formally Paper Excellence) and Asia Pulp & Paper, after both companies spent years denying they were linked.
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Audit shows just one in three Canadian fisheries is healthy

Audit shows just one in three Canadian fisheries is healthy

If Canada accelerated efforts, it could have recovery plans in place for the most vulnerable stocks by 2025.
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Teck defends Highland Valley mine expansion amid First Nations opposition

Teck defends Highland Valley mine expansion amid First Nations opposition

Proposed project could generate $435 million in GDP, but First Nations have concerns
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'Absolute salmon factory': B.C. restoration project shows early signs of success

'Absolute salmon factory': B.C. restoration project shows early signs of success

Katzie First Nation reconnects creeks and sloughs with Pitt River in bid to bring back salmon, protect against extreme weather.
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Ascot raises $52M towards restarting Premier gold mine in B.C.

Ascot raises $52M towards restarting Premier gold mine in B.C.

Premier Gold mine put into care and maintenance just four months after startup
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