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Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:30 PM
In response to the findings and recommendations of the Chief Inspector of Mines’ (CIM) investigation into the tailings storage facility (TSF) at Mount Polley Mine in August 2014, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced that government will introduce new regulations and requirements that will make British Columbia a national and international leader in safety standards for tailings storage facilities.
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Friday, December 11, 2015 8:30 AM
To ensure key sectors in the BC Jobs Plan continue to have the clean, renewable electricity they need to prosper and grow BC Hydro is investing, on average, $2.4 billion per year to expand, upgrade and maintain the province’s electric generation, transmission and distribution system.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015 9:00 AM
British Columbia has become the 14th jurisdiction to sign on to the International Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Alliance.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:03 PM
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Premier Christy Clark and State of Alaska Governor Bill Walker strengthens cross-border partnerships between British Columbia and Alaska.
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Friday, October 30, 2015 9:45 AM
The provincial government is providing $250,000 to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects in seven communities including solar power, biomass heating, and energy retrofits to local facilities.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 10:15 AM
The provincial government and BC Hydro have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia that supports continued collaboration to deliver clean, reliable and affordable electricity to British Columbians.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015 1:30 PM
Mines in British Columbia have responded to an order by the chief inspector of mines to confirm whether foundation materials similar to those at Mount Polley exist below any of their dams and no immediate risks or safety concerns were identified.
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Monday, October 5, 2015 9:00 AM
Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett says the Murray River Coal project is the first underground coal mine approved in British Columbia in over 25 years and has the potential to generate billions in economic benefits.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015 1:15 PM
Premier Christy Clark announced the appointment of Brad Bennett to the position of chair of the BC Hydro board of directors. Bennett replaces outgoing chair Stephen Bellringer, whose term expires on Sept. 30, 2015.
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Friday, July 31, 2015 12:30 PM
With all necessary federal approvals, a provincial environmental assessment certificate and Mines Act permit now in place, construction of the new Brucejack mine is expected to get underway in 2015.
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