The B.C. government and Simpcw First Nation have begun negotiations on a consent decision-making agreement for assessments of the proposed Yellowhead Copper Mine project. A Wednesday, March 11 release from the province stated the agreement will “support regulatory clarity” for the proposed project, while “ensuring efficient, co-ordinated environmental assessments” by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO)

A Kelowna-based wildfire equipment company is aiming to share B.C. technology with the rest of Canada and the world. Earlier this year, WASP Wildfire – a Kelowna-based company specializing in providing wildfire-fighting equipment to organizations across North America – announced its expansion to Canada’s east coast in Nova Scotia. “They are now having wildfire activity

Maple Ridge city hall will develop a new hazards framework for the city, planning for climate change and growth. City council directed staff to more forward with the framework, using a phased approach to modernizing land use regulations in response to increasing natural and climate-related risks. “As climate change accelerates, communities like Maple Ridge are