Editorial: Talking out of both sides – Law Times
Aug. 04 2014 With First Nations having won some key court victories in recent months, the federal government looks to be responding (or at least appearing to do so) with…
Squamish councillor urges a referendum on proposed LNG project – The Globe and Mail
Aug. 04 2014 A councillor in Squamish, B.C., wants a referendum on a proposed liquefied natural gas venture, saying residents need to take a harder look at whether they should…
Oil sands foes should use facts, not a popularity contest, to sway … – The Globe and Mail
Aug. 04 2014 Under Canadian laws, major projects are subjected to regulatory hearings conducted by panels possessing the necessary expertise to reach technically and environmentally sound decisions. Proponents and opponents…
Report: Nunavut arts community is talented, growing, but not business savvy – Nunatsiaq News
August 5, 2014 New report shows need for improved financial literacy Thousands of Nunavummiut take part and earn a living in the territory’s arts sector, including visual arts and crafts,…
B.C. First Nation behind landmark land title case releases mining policy – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Aug 1, 2014 2:30 VANCOUVER – New documents published online say First Nations’ chiefs and band councillors make anywhere from thousands of dollars a year to almost…
BR Chiefs Salaries Online – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Aug 1, 2014 2:30 VANCOUVER – New documents published online say First Nations’ chiefs and band councillors make anywhere from thousands of dollars a year to almost…
Nunavut gold operator explores new sites, reports profit – Nunatsiaq News
July 31, 2014 High ore grades at Meadowbank contribute to Agnico Eagle’s profitable second quarter Despite softening gold prices, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. posted net income of $37.7 million in…
Energy delivery company Enbridge posts second quarter profit of $756 million – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 1, 2014 8:07 CALGARY _ Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is reporting a second-quarter net profit of $756 million, impacted by a number of one-time factors that contributed to the jump in…
Mineral exploration firm eyes Nunavik’s nickel belt – Nunatsiaq News
July 31, 2014 “West Raglan has yielded multiple shallow, high grade nickel and platinum group metal intersections” A new technical report says prospects look good for an early stage nickel…
Top BC aboriginal leader to run for Justin Trudeau Liberals in Vancouver Granville – Vancouver Sun
July 30, 2014 Jody Wilson-Raybould expected to be acclaimed as candidate in Vancouver Granville OTTAWA — When Jody Wilson-Raybould was growing up in Comox she watched proudly in class as…
