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LNG Canada: Four-in-Five Canadians Support Resource Development Projects
The majority of Canadians (61%) say they are tired of nothing getting built in the country. Vancouver, BC [March 12, 2019] – A significant proportion of Canadians and British Columbians are in favour of resource development projects, a new Research Co. poll conducted on behalf of LNG Canada—a liquefied natural gas project currently under construction […]
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Read MoreAgraFlora Organics to Explore International Listing
VANCOUVER, March 8, 2019 – AgraFlora Organics International Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: AGRA) (Frankfurt: PU31) (OTCPK: PUFXF), a growth oriented and diversified international cannabis company, is pleased to announce its intension to pursue a public listing on a major international stock exchange. Management is currently analyzing the strategic advantages of a potential listing on the […]
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Read MoreB.C. and tech startups team up to improve government services
March 11, 2019 VANCOUVER – Three of the province’s startup companies and government are at the BC Tech Summit to demonstrate how their projects benefit British Columbians. The Startup in Residence (STIR) program pairs small tech firms with public servants to collaborate on technology challenges. Companies join the Province on a 16-week virtual residency to […]
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Read MoreCoastal GasLink construction site not original location of Indigenous artifacts: B.C. regulator – JWN Energy
March 12, 2019 HOUSTON, B.C. — Indigenous artifacts found at the construction site of a contentious pipeline project were likely not in their original location, says British Columbia’s energy regulator. The Unist’ot’en clan, a hereditary house group of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation, complained last month that supporters recovered two ancient stone tools and observed other […]
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Read MoreMinister Ng met with female entrepreneurs in Yukon and British Columbia
Government of Canada invests $2 billion to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025 March 8, 2019 – Vancouver, British Columbia The Government of Canada is advancing women’s economic empowerment with the first-ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a $2-billion investment that seeks to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025. This week, in celebration of International […]
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Read MoreGoldcorp Announces Support for Barrick and Newmont Nevada Joint Venture
VANCOUVER, March 11, 2019 – GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G, NYSE: GG) (“Goldcorp” or the “Company”) announced today that it has consented to and fully supports the announced Nevada Joint Venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) and Newmont Mining Corporation (“Newmont”) (NYSE: NEM). More information on the Nevada Joint Venture is available at www.newmont.com. Goldcorp’s board of […]
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Read MoreISS and Glass Lewis Recommend IDM Mining Securityholders Vote for the Arrangement With Ascot Resources
March 11th, 2019 – VANCOUVER, BC – IDM Mining Ltd. (TSXV: IDM) (OTCQB: IDMMF) (“IDM” or the “Company”) would like to remind securityholders they have until 10:00 am PT on March 15, 2019 to vote their shares or options for the proposed plan of Arrangement (the “Arrangement”) with Ascot Resources Ltd. (“Ascot”). Independent Proxy Advisors […]
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Read MoreImperial To Enter Joint Venture With Newcrest Mining
Vancouver I March 10, 2019 I Imperial Metals Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX:III) announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell a 70% interest in its Red Chris copper and gold asset in British Columbia, Canada to Newcrest Mining Limited (“Newcrest”) (ASX: NCM) for US$806.5 million in cash, while retaining a 30% interest in the mine.The Company and […]
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Read MoreGlobe says TransCanada line seen not hurting artifacts – Stockwatch
The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday edition that British Columbia’s energy regulator has dismissed a complaint from protesters who assert that Coastal GasLink pipeline workers bulldozed their way through a culturally important indigenous site. The Globe’s Brent Jang writes, however, that hereditary chiefs have renewed efforts in court to fight further construction. The […]
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Read MoreB.C.’s construction industry launches code of conduct on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2019 VANCOUVER – A new initiative called the Builders Code aims to retain more women in the construction trades by creating a supportive, inclusive work environment that works for everyone. A key goal is to have women make up 10% of B.C.’s construction trades by 2028, a standard not yet reached by any […]
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