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B.C. wood-to-energy among projects getting CICE funding

B.C. wood-to-energy among projects getting CICE funding

Funding to help commercialize projects that turn wood to higher value products, energy
B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

The number of B.C. poultry flocks infected with avian flu has grown dramatically in recent weeks
Canada announces $5.4M funding to support international governance in mining

Canada announces $5.4M funding to support international governance in mining

IGF’s work encompasses a range of outreach and promotional activities to enhance awareness, engagement and cooperation across the mining industry
Salmon farmers most sustainable protein producers

Salmon farmers most sustainable protein producers

Coller FAIRR index ranks Mowi top sustainable protein producer
Vancouver miner NexGen's $1.3B uranium project wins Saskatchewan OK

Vancouver miner NexGen's $1.3B uranium project wins Saskatchewan OK

The $1.3B project awaits federal environmental consent as it conducts pre-construction site work
Coal mine blasting underway in northern B.C.

Coal mine blasting underway in northern B.C.

Blasting required to create conveyor corridor for loading coal to trains in Tumbler Ridge.
Squamish council OKs Woodfibre LNG development permit by 5-1 vote

Squamish council OKs Woodfibre LNG development permit by 5-1 vote

Muni staff tells council the five buildings in the form and character application fit the guidelines and therefore members are mostly confirming staff’s assessment that the project meets those guidelines
Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there have been 16 confirmed cases since Oct. 20
Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite surveillance technology found logging in old-growth forests was 50% higher than the B.C. government claimed, says environmental group
Greenpeace launches bid to revoke B.C. forestry giant's green certificates

Greenpeace launches bid to revoke B.C. forestry giant's green certificates

B.C.-based Paper Excellence disputes alleged links to Asia Pulp and Paper, a Sino-Indonesian conglomerate whose expulsion from the Forest Stewardship Council could be carried over should the complaint be found valid