Power vacuum opens as Hay River puts electricity contract up for bid – Northern Journal
June 1, 2015 A power vacuum in the town of Hay River has sparked a turf war between the community’s long-time electricity distributor and the NWT-owned power corporation. Hay River…
Chinese company considering potash mine near Strasbourg – News Talk 650
May 31, 2015 Construction could begin next year, operational by 2020 Saskatchewan is already well known for its potash mining and now another massive, multi-billion dollar project could soon be…
Aboriginal rights need clarity for LNG – Terrace Standard
Jun 3, 2015 Last summer I wrote that the Supreme Court’s Tsilhqot’indecision, which for the first time granted aboriginal title outside an Indian reserve, was going to be a real…
Six Nations landfill closes hazardous waste depot – Hamilton Spectator
The Six Nations Elected Council has permanently closed its household hazardous waste depot in the aftermath of an explosive fire at the landfill in April. In a notice being distributed…
Northwest Indigenous Council aims to advocate for BC’s urban aboriginal people – CBC
Jun 02, 2015 New organization to ‘take up off-reserve peoples causes,’ says Ernie Crey A new group led by a veteran aboriginal rights leader hopes to be the political voice…
Partnerships struck at Aboriginal Business Match gathering – StarPhoenix
June 2, 2015 Finding the right businesses and entrepreneurs to partner with is always a challenge for any firm. That’s why Paul Biglin is attending the Aboriginal Business Match (ABM)…
Mining exploration slows down in Nunavik – Nunatsiaq News
June 02, 2015 “Activities in Nunavik are impacted by what’s happening around the world” INUKJUAK — This summer promises to be a quiet one for the mining industry in Nunavik,…
Nault attempts comeback – The Chronicle Journal
June 2, 2015 Another former Northwestern Ontario politician is returning for a run at the federal Kenora riding. Bob Nault was nominated Sunday as the Liberal candidate in the riding…
Musqueam parlaying claim on urban land into economic engine – Vancouver Sun
June 2, 2015 New revenues will fuel expanding community on Fraser River in southwest Vancouver On a sunny day last June, Musqueam chief Wayne Sparrow was at the head of…
Canadian law on disclosing payments of over $100000 made abroad takes effect – Financial Post
June 1, 2015 A Canadian law requiring mining and energy companies to publicize payments made in foreign countries is now in force, Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford says. The country’s…
