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Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

In 2014, a dam holding back waste at the Mount Polley Mine collapsed, triggering one of the largest environmental disasters in B.C. history
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B.C. saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

B.C. saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

Climate change doubled the likelihood of elevated temperatures in B.C. over 25 days this winter, finds U.S. group.
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Nearly half of B.C. landslides linked to logging, wildfires, study finds

Nearly half of B.C. landslides linked to logging, wildfires, study finds

Study finds nearly half of 1,300 landslides that occurred during B.C.'s November 2021 atmospheric river event started in areas burned by wildfire or disturbed by logging.
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B.C. mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

B.C. mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

Penalties to Ascot Resources Ltd. were dropped six-fold from an initial $325K
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Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

The decision comes after a November 2024 risk assessment that found the whales face 'imminent threats' to their survival and recovery. 
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One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' B.C. officials gave them a pass anyway

One oil and gas site was 'stinky,' another was 'gurgling.' B.C. officials gave them a pass anyway

BC Energy Regulator inspectors gave a passing grade to an oil and gas site they said had a ‘SERIOUS deficiency’ and another that had potentially been ‘gurgling’ since 2012. Here are some of their notes.
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Unlicensed B.C. waste processor ordered to pay $110,000 fine

Unlicensed B.C. waste processor ordered to pay $110,000 fine

Inspectors observed the unlicensed facility in Delta, B.C., taking in municipal waste in 2019 and 2023, according to Metro Vancouver.
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Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Climate change could improve grape-growing conditions for the province—at a cost
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Companies cleared of penalties in 2022 B.C. oil spill

Companies cleared of penalties in 2022 B.C. oil spill

Energy regulator finds 'persuasive' explanations for the break
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Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Judge rejects Health Canada's 'trust us' approach in glyphosate pesticide approval

Health Canada's approval of the glyphosate pesticide Mad Dog Plus failed to consider contradictory science, court rules.
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