Environment

Mount Polley mine owner under investigation by environmental agencies over tailings pond breach

A panel of engineering experts tasked with investigating the cause of the worst mine disaster in B.C. history has concluded that the design and material used in the construction of the Mount Polley tailings pond dam was the principle cause of the failure.

With a more wide-ranging approach, eschewing fossil fuel investments could help us transition to a low-carbon economy, say authors of UBC study

Local business booms for some companies in wake of January food scraps prohibition

Divestment intended to put political pressure on the Canadian government to adopt a national carbon pricing system, says campaigner

Combing through the piles of applications to the Coast Capital Savings Innovation Hub (iHUb), James Tansey is always mindful of early stage ventures that have showed previous signs of success.

Wilderness Committee is in court this week defending itself against a defamation suit over the New Prosperity Mine

Despite an increase in tanker traffic worldwide, oil spills have not proliferated, according to...

Put yourself in your employees’ shoes

B.C. is leaving AirCare in the dust — but it comes with a hitch for at least a couple unlucky drivers.