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Trigon Pacific Terminals advancing engineering work for its planned Canadian LPG propane export project
PRINCE RUPERT, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 – Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. (Trigon) is advancing key engineering work for its proposed Trigon LPG Project, including completing pre-FEED engineering, rail design and risk assessment planning. This next stage of work is anticipated to be completed in Q2 2024. In November 2023, Trigon announced its intention to advance […]
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Three reappointments made to WorkSafeBC board
Dec. 5, 2023 VICTORIA – Three directors have been reappointed to WorkSafeBC’s governance board. Effective Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023: Michelle Laurie, worker representative, was reappointed as a director for a term ending Dec. 1, 2025; Rebecca Packer, professional providing health care or rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities, was reappointed as a director for a […]
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Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries
2023 12 04 Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries 2023 12 04 Biotoxin Update (7) – Mussel samples only General Information Area openings are dependent upon regular submission and analysis of samples for biotoxin analysis, as set out in a biotoxin monitoring protocol administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Three consecutive mussel samples, along with a […]
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Federal investment supports water supply system upgrades in Hartley Bay
From: Infrastructure Canada Hartley Bay, British Columbia, December 5, 2023 — The federal government is investing $16 million to support the village of Hartley Bay’s, home of the Gitga’at First Nation, water infrastructure improvements. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, this project will significantly improve the water supply system for the community by retaining water at […]
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Coastal First Nations, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds welcome B.C. investment in Great Bear Sea
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 – Coastal First Nations, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds are welcoming the provincial government’s announcement of a $60 million investment in support of Indigenous-led marine conservation, stewardship, and sustainable economic development in the Northern Shelf Bioregion, also known as the Great Bear Sea. BC’s investment forms part of a broader […]
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B.C. supports collaborative marine conservation, economic development on North Coast
Dec. 5, 2023 VANCOUVER – The B.C. government is protecting vital coastal ecosystems, creating new jobs and advancing sustainable fisheries and economic opportunities in the Northern Shelf Bioregion (also known as the Great Bear Sea) in partnership with First Nations, the federal government and donors. “People in British Columbia share a deep connection to our […]
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Destination BC & Indigenous Tourism BC Provide Funding for Community-Based Indigenous Learning & Projects to BC’s Visitor Centres
December 5, 2023 VANCOUVER— Destination British Columbia, in partnership with Indigenous Tourism BC, is providing over $350,000 in funding to 33 community Visitor Centres across British Columbia through the Indigenous Learning & Projects Grant for Visitor Services. This application-based funding continues to support Visitor Centre staff in communities across BC to strengthen relationships and create […]
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International Lithium: PEA for the Raleigh Lake Lithium Project Outlines Highly Favourable After-Tax NPV (Discounted at 8%) of CAD$342.9 million and After-Tax IRR of 44.3% P.A.
Vancouver, British Columbia – December 4, 2023) – International Lithium Corp. (TSXV: ILC) (OTCQB: ILHMF) (FSE: IAH) (the “Company” or “ILC”) is pleased to announce a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for a proposed lithium mining operation to produce spodumene concentrate at Raleigh Lake, 25 kilometres west of Ignace, Ontario. The PEA relies on recent […]
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Mining Threats to BC’s Emerging Salmon Habitats – New Study
December 4, 2023 As glaciers in British Columbia continue to retreat due to climate change, new salmon habitats are emerging. Yet, as a recent scientific study highlights, these same areas are increasingly becoming targets for mining claims. The study, the result of a collaboration between academic and First Nations researchers, is a stark reminder of […]
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First Nations Knowledge Keepers across BC call for urgent climate action to restore balance and reciprocal relationships with Mother Earth ahead of COP28
December 4, 2023 (Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George BC) As leaders, delegates, and Indigenous peoples from around the world gather for the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) in Dubai, First Nations Knowledge Keepers from across BC are sending a strong message: The climate crisis is a symptom of a broader problem rooted in the […]
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