Environmental extremism a rising threat to energy sector, RCMP warns – The Globe and Mail
RCMP analysts have warned government and industry that environmental extremists pose a “clear and present criminal threat” to Canada’s energy sector, and are more likely to strike at critical infrastructure…
Clark says Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aboriginal title can’t be ignored – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 11, 2014 20:54 By Dirk Meissner THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Premier Christy Clark called a historic meeting between hundreds of British Columbia First Nations’ leaders and members of her…
High cost of mining a challenge in Far North – NorthernLife.ca
Mining Association of Canada CEO raises challenges for mining sector The high cost of doing business in Canada, especially in the Far North, is the biggest challenge the mining sector…
The Canadian Press News Agenda for Sept. 12 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Sep 11, 2014 20:50 EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Sept. 12 as of 8:45 p.m. ET: x-denotes wire, y-denotes picture, z-denotes graphics coverage. Copy…
Land Deal with Ontario’s Ojibway Still in Contention after 164 Years – Mining Life
First Nations signatories of one of Canada’s founding treaties are set to start a landmark court action Tuesday against the federal and provincial governments on what they say is a…
Mount Polley mine waste leaks continued for weeks after breach, says B.C. government – BiV
The province of British Columbia has issued a formal warning to Imperial Metals (TSX:III) after an inspection to the Mount Polley mine found waste was still leaking from its breached…
Prentice Moore Pipelines
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Sep 9, 2014 17:26 CALGARY – Federal Industry Minister James Moore says he expects soon-to-be Alberta premier Jim Prentice will be a welcome ally when it comes to…
Business lobby group says spending out of control in Manitoba municipalities
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 9, 2014 20:54 WINNIPEG _ The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says spending by Manitoba’s largest municipalities has increased at three times the rate of population growth, even after inflation…
Unions chide government, offer financial support to cash strapped B.C. teachers
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 9, 2014 20:13 By Tamsyn Burgmann THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Biology teacher Marc Carmichael has gone on strike three times over his 20-year career in British Columbia’s public-school system…
Nova Scotia Power needs better forecasting and a better website: report
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 9, 2014 20:08 HALIFAX _ A consultant’s report says Nova Scotia Power Inc. needs more weather forecasting services and a beefed-up website. The recommendations from Liberty Consulting Group are part…
