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BC Government: Premier’s statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2018 VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Twenty-two years ago, National Indigenous Peoples Day was recognized for the first time in Canada as National Aboriginal Day. June 21, the summer solstice, is a day to honour the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples […]
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BC Ferries releases year-end results
June 19, 2018 VICTORIA – British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) released its year-end results today with consolidated net earnings of $ 59.9 million for fiscal 2018. This year, BC Ferries experienced the highest passenger traffic levels in 20 years and the highest levels of vehicle traffic ever. “Strong financial results are essential for […]
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Surerus Murphy Joint Venture Announced as Contractor for Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project
Project to create thousands of jobs for local communities and First Nations in Northern BC FORT ST. JOHN, BC, June 20, 2018 – Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of four contractors for TransCanada Pipeline’s (TCPL) Coastal GasLink pipeline project. SMJV brings together two leading family […]
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Grandmother Faces 7 days in Jail After Arrest to Stop Kinder Morgan
“There are a lot of people in power who aren’t listening, but there are people who are willing to make these changes, which is why I’m willing to get arrested today.” 19 June 2018, Unceded Coast Salish Territories (Burnaby, BC): A crowd of about a hundred people cheered on grandmother Laurie Embree this morning at the […]
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B.C. government announces new approach to salmon farm tenures
June 20, 2018 VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia will establish rigorous new rules and expectations for the renewal of salmon farm tenures in B.C. waters. “The challenges facing our wild salmon have been ignored for far too long,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “That’s why we are putting in place a new […]
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BC Hydro and Pacheedaht First Nation celebrate agreement over purchase of origin site diitiida, Jordan River lands
Jun 20, 2018 VANCOUVER — The Pacheedaht First Nation has reached an agreement with BC Hydro to reacquire 28 hectares, a portion of traditional lands, at diitiida, now known as Jordan River. The sale agreement comes after a 2014 BC Hydro study that indicated an extreme seismic event at the Jordan River could damage its […]
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MMIWG: Official Statement by Commissioner Michèle Audette
June 20, 2018 On June 5th, I announced I would take time to reflect, analyze and consider my future participation in the National Inquiry in light of the Government of Canada’s deeply regrettable decision to deny the full extension requested by the Commissioners. Fully committed to my role as a Commissioner, I have always felt […]
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Province protects Swan Lake in the Okanagan
June 20, 2018 VICTORIA – A unique Okanagan lake, long recognized for its important wetland habitat, is now designated as part of a new wildlife management area (WMA), to help protect migratory birds, animals and species at risk. “Located just north of Vernon, Swan Lake is an unusually shallow and marshy lake with intact shoreline […]
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The Government of Canada invests in transportation infrastructure improvements at the Nanaimo Port Authority to help move Canadian goods to market
From: Transport Canada June 20, 2018 The quality of Canada’s transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country’s trade corridors are key to the success of Canadian firms in the global marketplace. The Government of Canada supports infrastructure projects that create quality middle-class jobs and boost economic growth. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of […]
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Darrell Dennis: Tommy Orange’s debut novel There There ‘epitomizes the new voice of Indigenous writers’ – CBC
June is Indigenous Book Club Month and National Indigenous History Month in Canada. To celebrate, CBC Books is asking Indigenous artists, community leaders and advocates to share their favourite #IndigenousReads. First Nations comedian, actor and screenwriter Darrell Dennis chose There There by Tommy Orange. Dennis is the 2018 co-host of the Indspire Awards, an event […]
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