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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 1:15 PM
New changes to the mining code put British Columbia at the forefront of global standards for the safety of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) at mines operating in B.C.
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Thursday, July 7, 2016 11:15 AM
Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett and Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness, along with representatives from Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., BC Hydro, Douglas First Nation and Sts’ailes joined to celebrate the Tretheway Creek Hydroelectric Project.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016 2:10 PM
There are now more than 1,000 British Columbians working on the Site C Clean Energy Project, according to BC Hydro’s latest employment statistics.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016 2:00 PM
Statutory decision makers with the Ministry of Energy and Mines have authorized the Mount Polley Mining Corporation to return to full production using the repaired and strengthened tailings storage facility (TSF) to manage tailings.
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Friday, June 10, 2016 11:15 AM
The Province is providing $600,000 under the Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Program to encourage and accelerate the use of electric vehicles in British Columbia’s public and private fleets and reduce greenhouse gases.
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Thursday, June 9, 2016 12:30 PM
Mine rescue teams from across British Columbia gathered last weekend to compete in the 61st annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition, becoming part of the rich history of B.C. mine rescue competitions that date back to 1915.
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Thursday, June 2, 2016 9:30 AM
A special decal to allow electric vehicles to travel in high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes in B.C. has already been issued to 1,000 electric vehicles owners in the province.
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Saturday, May 28, 2016 11:00 AM
The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed May 28, 2016, as B.C. Jade Day to increase knowledge and promote public awareness of our provincial gemstone’s history, craftsmanship, and economic benefits.
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 12:45 PM
Government representatives were joined by staff and executive from BluEarth Renewables Inc., local officials and members of the Squamish Nation for a Traditional Potlach Ceremony to celebrate the commissioning of the Culliton Creek Hydro Facility yesterday.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:20 AM
To further support its work in encouraging mineral, coal, and oil and gas exploration investment in British Columbia through the collection and distribution of publicly available geoscience data, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett has announced that the Province will provide $5 million in funding to Geoscience BC.
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