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Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

VICTORIA — Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone. The fall migration of wild birds is considered the primary cause of infection for B.C.
Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite surveillance technology found logging in old-growth forests was 50% higher than the B.C. government claimed, says environmental group.
Coal mine blasting underway in northern B.C.

Coal mine blasting underway in northern B.C.

Blasting required to create conveyor corridor for loading coal to trains in Tumbler Ridge.
Greenpeace launches bid to revoke Canadian forestry giant's green certificates

Greenpeace launches bid to revoke Canadian forestry giant's green certificates

B.C.-based Paper Excellence disputes alleged links to Asia Pulp and Paper, a Sino-Indonesian conglomerate whose expulsion from the Forest Stewardship Council could be carried over should the complaint be found valid.
TC Energy to focus on smaller projects now that Coastal GasLink complete

TC Energy to focus on smaller projects now that Coastal GasLink complete

CALGARY — With its Coastal GasLink pipeline project completed, TC Energy Corp. said its goal for the next few years will be to live within its means and control its capital expenditures.
‘No is a valid outcome of consultation,’ say groups fighting B.C. copper mine project

‘No is a valid outcome of consultation,’ say groups fighting B.C. copper mine project

Taranis Resources escalated battle to B.C. Supreme Court, seeking to bypass what it says are excessive delays
Federal Fisheries Department doing poor job of monitoring fishing industry: report

Federal Fisheries Department doing poor job of monitoring fishing industry: report

OTTAWA — The federal Fisheries Department's failure to properly monitor the country's commercial fishing industry could lead to overfishing, a new audit from Canada's environment commissioner says.
B.C. Indigenous leaders lobby for transition from open-net salmon farms

B.C. Indigenous leaders lobby for transition from open-net salmon farms

OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders from British Columbia have called on the federal government to stand by plans to transition away from open-net salmon farms, but an industry spokesman suggested the leaders were wading into political waters.
Vancouver's Taseko Mines raises US$100M for Florence copper project

Vancouver's Taseko Mines raises US$100M for Florence copper project

Previous owners spent US $135 million at Florence
Ag, forestry sectors urged to advocate together

Ag, forestry sectors urged to advocate together

'As we think about where our food, building products and household products of tomorrow will come from, Canada is in an enviable position globally.'
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