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Lakeland Mills fined $724,000 for 2012 sawmill explosion

Lakeland Mills fined $724,000 for 2012 sawmill explosion

WorkSafeBC has levied a more-than $724,000 fine against Lakeland Mills for the April 23, 2012, sawmill explosion that killed two and injured nearly two dozen others.
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West Vancouver council says no to LNG tankers

West Vancouver council says no to LNG tankers

Tankers carrying liquefied natural gas should stay out of Howe Sound, according to a unanimous motion passed by West Vancouver council.
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Do mining terms confuse you? Here are a few that could help you

Do mining terms confuse you? Here are a few that could help you

Here's a list of ten interesting mining terms you might like to know, if you don't already.
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B.C.’s energy agreement with China could lead to another temporary foreign worker fiasco: union

B.C.’s energy agreement with China could lead to another temporary foreign worker fiasco: union

The province’s latest energy deal with China could lead to another round of issues surrounding the use of temporary foreign workers (TFW), according to the United Steelworkers (USW).
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Dam would leave Hudson's Hope high and dry: mayor

Dam would leave Hudson's Hope high and dry: mayor

Drawbacks of Site C Peace River project far outweigh benefits, Gwen Johansson says
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Geothermal generating little heat in energy sector

Site C critics see energy from Earth's core as hydro alternative but finding suitable sources in B.C. can cost a fortune
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Teck still on solid ground, despite coal price slump

Teck still on solid ground, despite coal price slump

Company can weather oversupply of metallurgical coal, lower demand, CEO says
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First Nation group expresses concern over commercial salmon fishery opening before conservation levels met

First Nation group expresses concern over commercial salmon fishery opening before conservation levels met

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations has expressed its concern over the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada’s opening of a commercial sockeye fishery before agreed-upon salmon count levels have been met.
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FortisBC awards contract for $400-million LNG expansion project to Bechtel

FortisBC awards contract for $400-million LNG expansion project to Bechtel

FortisBC is partnering up with the Canadian division of U.S. construction giant Bechtel to help expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in the Lower Mainland.
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Vancouver’s Veris Gold secures bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

Vancouver’s Veris Gold secures bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

Embattled Veris Gold has secured bankruptcy protection in the U.S. just a month after the B.C. Supreme Court granted the mining company a creditor protection in Canada.
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