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Self-declared protected area is ‘beginning of conversation’

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Written By Fran Yanor
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In the latest twist to the land stewardship power-struggle unfolding in the northern interior, Simpcw First Nation unilaterally declared the Raush Valley an Indigenous protected area, a move B.C.’s resource stewardship minister said doesn’t change land use but does signal “the beginning of a conversation.” “With self-declared [Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas], they’re often the beginning […]

Drugs in trades, highest overdoses for unemployed

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Written By Keith Norbury
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By March 6, 2019, Trevor Botkin’s drug addiction had made his life such a mess that the career construction superintendent was planning to end it. “I was waiting for my mom to get up and go to work so I [could] park my Jeep in her garage,” Botkin said. “And that was going to be […]

Cedar LNG lauded, but zero-carbon targets, ‘equal playing field’ concern experts

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Written By Geoff Russ
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Approval of Cedar LNG sets a progressive precedent, but B.C.’s net-zero carbon targets could restrict Indigenous-led prospects and the same regulatory framework should be applied equally to all proponents, say experts. “The approval of this project (Cedar LNG) is a step in the right direction, however, B.C.’s new energy framework and emissions cap could be […]

Mining poised for ‘take off’ into low-carbon future

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“Without critical minerals, there is no energy transition.” Michael Goehring B.C.’s mining sector is bracing for its moment in the spotlight, as the critical minerals it produces for batteries become a renewed high priority for the provincial, federal and United States governments. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s budget this week went big on investment in clean […]