A contract worker has died at the Gibraltar copper mine northeast of Wiliams Lake, the mine’s operator confirmed Friday, Nov. 21. An accident took place at the mine Friday resulting in the death of one worker, with no further injuries reported, Taseko Mines confirmed in a press release. The incident occurred in an active mining […]

The list of projects being considered for fast tracking by the new federal Major Projects Office aren’t all bad, as such. Should Canada mine and process the critical minerals needed for modern high-tech industries? Sure. Can we build new hydroelectric, nuclear, and wind-power plants? Certainly, especially where we can displace fossil fuels. Do we need

The list of projects being considered for fast tracking by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s much-touted Major Projects Office aren’t all bad, as such. Should Canada mine and process the critical minerals needed for modern high-tech industries? Yes. Can we build new hydroelectric, nuclear, and wind-power plants to power industry and growing household demand for power?

Environment Canada issued a heavy rainfall warning early Saturday (Nov. 22) for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Sea to Sky. “A Pacific frontal system will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Coast this weekend. Light rain or drizzle will intensify to periods of heavy rain today (Saturday) and ease early Sunday morning

As winter approaches, the City of Maple Ridge is getting ready prepared for the season, with big stockpiles of sand and salt. They’re also reminding residents they have a responsibility to remove snow the sidewalk in front of their property. The city Snow and Ice Response Plan includes 7000 tonnes of salt, sand, and brine