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Drawing from Cameron Bluffs Fire Learnings to Protect Forests, People and Communities
April 3, 2025 In 2023 there were 41 wildfires on Mosaic’s land base, including the one at Cameron Bluffs. 70% of those were human caused. Person-caused wildfires—like those started by a discarded cigarette, an improperly extinguished campfire, or arson—continue to cause the most fires and the most damage on Vancouver Island. It’s because they often […]
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Goldshore Expands Environmental Data Collection to Support Permitting Process
VANCOUVER, B.C., April 02, 2025: Goldshore Resources Inc. (TSXV: GSHR / OTCQB: GSHRF / FWB: 8X00) (“Goldshore” or the “Company”), is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing environmental data collection at its 100%-owned Moss Gold Project located in Ontario, Canada (the “Moss Gold Project”). In preparation for permitting activities, Goldshore has significantly increased […]
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Indigenous people once roamed Island mountains on foot—and marmots were key to their survival – Capital Daily
April 1, 2025 Marmot bones and charcoal found in remote alpine caves have distinct human markings dating back 2,400 years. On a sunny day in the summer of 2023, Jessie Everson was sitting in an alpine meadow, sketching marmots. He wasn’t relaxing though. He was working as a field technician for the Marmot Recovery Foundation, […]
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First Nations expand development in B.C. clean-energy sector – The Environment Journal
March 31, 2025 Twelve First Nations throughout British Columbia are receiving provincial funding to support clean-energy projects that will help their members lower energy costs and provide them access to efficient, sustainable sources of energy. “Investing in community clean energy strengthens our energy independence, reduces reliance on power imports and creates lasting economic opportunities,” said […]
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Cedar LNG Project – Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement
What is happening? March 31, 2025 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is holding a public comment period on proposed amendments to the decision statement for the Cedar LNG Project, a floating liquified natural gas (LNG) processing facility and marine export terminal located near Kitimat, British Columbia. Why is IAAC holding a public comment period? […]
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B.C. has a new policy for staking mining claims. Why doesn’t anyone like it? – The Narwhal
March 28, 2025 B.C. previously allowed mineral claims without First Nations consultation. It was court-ordered to fulfill its duty consult — but critics say what the new policy came up with is full of flaws British Columbia has a new framework for consulting First Nations about mineral claims — but critics say it’s flawed, will […]
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Ministers’ statement on Mt. Polley tailings facility
March 27, 2025 Ministers’ statement on Mt. Polley tailings facility VICTORIA – Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, and Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks, have released the following statement regarding the approval for the Mt. Polley Mine to raise its tailings storage facility by four metres in advance of the spring […]
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Province funds replacement of flood-damaged dikes in Merritt
March 25, 2025 MERRITT – New funding from the Province will allow the City of Merritt to rebuild two damaged dikes to higher standards to better protect against flooding and keep people safe. The Province is providing the City of Merritt with $60 million to relocate and rebuild two critical dikes, on both banks of […]
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Phase 1 Secwépemc Cultural Heritage Study Findings – A Response to the Chilcotin River Landslide
Following the landslide and subsequent release of the Chilcotin River (traditionally known as Pesxenmétkwe) in July and August of 2024, Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), Esk’etemc, and Inlailawatash LP have completed the first phase of an extensive cultural heritage study. This study focused on the region from Hanceville to the mouth of the Chilcotin River, […]
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Urban deer removal complete in Cranbrook, Kimberley
March 18, 2025 CRANBROOK – The Province, with the support of the ʔaq’am and the cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley, has completed the removal and testing of urban deer to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The operation took place Feb. 18-28, during which time 100 deer were removed from Cranbrook and 26 […]
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