Mining firm takes on B.C. environmental group in defamation court battle – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 19, 2015 19:22 By Tamsyn Burgmann THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Criticism of a proposed mine by an environmental group and allegations of defamation by the project’s owner…
Group launching legal challenge to limit use of solitary confinement … – National Post
January 19, 2015 OTTAWA — The first comprehensive legal challenge to Canada’s use of solitary confinement in federal prisons will be launched by the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and…
CN Rail James Street Bridge Requires Visionary Solutions Net Newsledger
THUNDER BAY – Since October 2013, when the CN Rail James Street Bridge burnt, Thunder Bay has seen a range of discussion over the fire, over the contract between CN…
Frank Iacobucci, Ontario Lead Negotiator on Ring of Fire Speaks in Timmins Today – Mining Life
Jan 19, 2015 Frank Iacobucci, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and lead negotiator for the province of Ontario in the signing of a framework agreement on the…
Jobie Tukkiapik re-elected Makivik Corporation president – CBC
Jan 16, 2015 Incumbent received 51 per cent of votes in Universal Election Incumbent Jobie Tukkiapik was re-elected president of the Makivik Corporation, the organization that represents Inuit in Northern Quebec. Tukkiapik won…
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Recognize Employees – Net Newsledger
January 18, 2015 THUNDER BAY – BUSINESS – During the week of January 12 to 16, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is celebrating the people – medical staff, employees,…
Falling oil prices pose another delay for BC pipelines – The Globe and Mail
Jan. 18 2015 Energy economists say that a prolonged slump in oil prices will further slow two proposed pipelines already hamstrung by court challenges and community opposition in British Columbia.…
Den Tandt: Harper portraying himself as economic safe haven when his whole strategy… – Canada.com
Den Tandt: Harper portraying himself as economic safe haven when his whole strategy is in ruins It’s a considerable testament to Stephen Harper’s political skills that he remains in contention…
Alberta band sues province over consultation policy on pipeline proposal – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 15, 2015 20:38 By Bob Weber THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON _ An Alberta aboriginal band has asked a judge to overturn the approval of a $3-billion pipeline project…
B.C. First Nations dismayed by extensions for New Prosperity, Tulsequah mines – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 15, 2015 20:47 WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. _ First Nations leaders are dismayed that the British Columbia government has extended environmental assessment certificates for two controversial mine projects. The…
