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Etruscus Appoints Advisory Board Member
March 18, 2019 Vancouver, BC: Etruscus Resources Corp. (CSE: ETR) (the “Company” or “Etruscus”), a Vancouver-based junior exploration company with a focus on the development of its 100%-owned Rock & Roll project, is pleased to announce the appointment of Murray Jones, MSc., PGeo., to the Advisory Board. Gordon Lam, President and CEO of Etruscus stated “We are […]
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Teck Reports 2018 Sustainability Performance
March 15, 2019 Vancouver, B.C. – Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”), has released its 18th annual Sustainability Report, covering the company’s performance in 2018 and progress towards its short-term sustainability goals set for 2020. “Our ability to operate in a socially and environmentally responsible way is foundational to our success as a […]
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BC Government: Inquiry will clarify regulation of Indigenous utilities
March 18, 2019 VICTORIA – To support the development of clean-energy projects and businesses that reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions, benefit ratepayers and provide potential economic opportunities for Indigenous communities, government has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to conduct an inquiry into the regulation of Indigenous utilities. Currently, entities with a connection to […]
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Delta Grinding Facility Project — Public Comments Invited
March 18, 2019 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Delta Grinding Facility Project, located on Tilbury Island, in British Columbia. To help inform this decision, the Agency is seeking comments from the public and Indigenous groups on the […]
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Open Letter: UBCIC Urges BC to Address the Risks Orphan Gas and Oil Wells Pose to the Environment and Welfare of Citizens and First Nations
March 18, 2019 The Honorable George Heyman Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy PO Box 9047, Station Prov Gov Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 Via Email: ENV.Minister@gov.bc.ca The Honorable Michelle Mungall Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources PO Box 9060, Station Prov Gov Victoria, BC, V8W 9E2 Via Email: EMPR.Minister@gov.bc.ca Open Letter: UBCIC Urges BC […]
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BC Government: Relationships, learning and healing key to social work in small communities
March 16, 2019 WILLIAMS LAKE – Jolene Brolund, who has only ever worked within Indigenous communities, exemplifies the evolving role played by ministry social workers, who are in the spotlight during Social Work Week, March 10-16, 2019. Her first assignment was in Burns Lake for Carrier Sekani Family Services. “It was my first experience of working […]
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Open Letter Re: Support for the Immediate Passing of Bill C-262
March 18, 2019 March 18, 2019 Senators of Canada The Senate of Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4 OPEN LETTER RE: Support for the Immediate Passing of Bill C-262 Dear Senators, The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is calling on each Senator of Canada to support the passage of Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that […]
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JIBC welcomes new Director, Office of Indigenization
March 14, 2019 Jason La Rochelle to lead initiatives set out in JIBC Indigenization Plan, including programs and services for Indigenous students The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is pleased to announce Jason La Rochelle as the new Director of the Office of Indigenization. “It is our great pleasure to have Mr. La Rochelle […]
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Public consultations on proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen concluded
“What We Heard” report to be made public in coming months March 15, 2019 Syilx Nation, British Columbia Parks Canada Agency Canada’s national parks and national park reserves are some of the most beautiful places on earth. Not only do our parks draw visitors from around the world, they help protect Canada’s distinct and diverse […]
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Government of Canada announces major investments in scientific research to protect Canadian waters from oil spills
March 18, 2019 Boston, Massachusetts – Keeping our oceans and coastal areas clean, safe and healthy for current and future generations is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That is why we are making significant investments, under the Oceans Protection Plan, to help protect Canadian coasts and waterways from oil spills. Today, on […]
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