Bernard Valcourt weighs in on Onion Lake – Meridian Booster
The finances of Onion Lake Cree Nation along with several other First Nations across Canada continue to remain a mystery, with a coalition of First Nations groups in Alberta and…
Manitoba NDP leadership candidate promises free tutoring, more school breakfasts – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 15, 2015 15:17 WINNIPEG _ One of the people trying to unseat Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger is promising free after-school tutoring. Theresa Oswald is also promising to double…
Newly-elected Kitikmeot Inuit Association president resigns – CBC
an 15, 2015 The newly-elected president of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association says he is resigning at the end of the month. Peter Akkikungnaq was elected last month, beating out Stanley…
Tsilhqot’in chief upset after Victoria extends mine permit without consultation – The Province
WILLIAMS LAKE — Leaders of the First Nation that won a historic right to land title are dismayed that the B.C. government extended a permit for a controversial mine project…
These are the top 10 global mining trends for 2015 – Mining.com
January 15, 2015 Price volatility, geopolitical turmoil, rising costs, declining grades and a general lack of financing will make of 2015 another challenging year for the global resources sector, the…
Manitoba judge says No to First Nation seeking Bipole 3 project injunction – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 14, 2015 23:28 WINNIPEG _ A judge has denied a First Nation’s attempt to delay construction of Manitoba Hydro’s Bipole 3 transmission line. Bipole 3 is a key…
B.C. upholds certificates for controversial Prosperity, Tulsequah mines – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 14, 2015 20:30 VICTORIA _ The B.C. government is extending environmental assessment certificates for two controversial mine projects in the province. The New Prosperity mine has been granted…
Tsal’alh First Nation bans bottled water – CBC
The resolution is part of a broader initiative to protect public water sources A First Nation near Lillooet, B.C. has banned the sale of bottled water in an attempt to…
‘The front door for big development’ – Castanet.net
Jan 15, 2015 The Penticton Indian Band and the City are bridging together in more way than one. Penticton Indian Band Chief Jonathan Kruger shared information regarding the new bridge…
Mercury concerns covered in assessment: Nalcor – N and L Compass
Nunatsiavut government loses application against Muskrat Falls development The Nunatsiavut government still has concerns over the potential for the hydroelectric development at Muskrat Falls to lead to methylmercury contamination downstream…
