B.C., Tories speak out against federal government’s gold mine decision (Taseko-Prosperity)
THE CANADIAN PRESS – VANCOUVER Feb 27, 2014 22:41 – Two veteran Conservative MPs are speaking out against their own government after a proposal for a billion-dollar gold and copper mine in British Columbia was rejected…
Rejection of New Prosperity Project Provides Clarity to Industry: Lake Destroying Projects and Projects Without Indigenous Consent Need Not Apply
Thursday, February 27, 2014 (Ottawa) MiningWatch Canada welcomes yesterday’s announcement by Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq that the federal government will not approve Taseko Mines’ New Prosperity gold-copper project. The project, located in…
Manitoba aboriginal leaders say urban reserves could lead to riches (Mba-Urban-Reserves)
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2014 21:17 WINNIPEG _ A pair of aboriginal leaders have outlined their plan to create millionaires on Manitoba First Nations. Long Plain Chief Dennis Meeches and Southern Chiefs Organization leader Terry…
Agreement supports jobs and investment in Capital Region
For Immediate Release 2014FIN0007-000221 Feb. 25, 2014 Ministry of Finance City of Victoria VICTORIA – The B.C. government and City of Victoria will exchange Crystal Garden and four properties for…
Newfoundland and Labrador funds campaign to promote seal industry (Seal-Hunt-Funding)
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 25, 2014 16:52 By Sue Bailey THE CANADIAN PRESS ST. JOHN’S, N.L. _ Newfoundland and Labrador is funding an awareness campaign aimed at seal industry “misconceptions” ahead of a…
CanNor invests in Yellowknife Harbour Improvements
Funding Will Help Revitalize Business and Tourism in Old Town February 25, 2014 – Yellowknife, NWT – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic…
Alderon Concludes Power Purchase Agreement for the Kami Project
February 25, 2014 (TSX: ADV) (NYSE MKT: AXX) Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX: ADV) (NYSE MKT: AXX) (“Alderon” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has satisfied the remaining…
Dover oil sands deal with Fort McKay band raises the bar for future projects
In an agreement worked out after almost two years of negotiations, Alberta’s Fort McKay band didn’t get the buffer zone it was seeking to protect an area of great aboriginal…
Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project – Additional Federal Funding Allocated to Assist Aboriginal Participation in the Environmental Assessment by a Joint Review Panel
OTTAWA, February 24, 2014 — The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has allocated $13,750 to the Métis Nation of Alberta Association Fort McMurray Local Council 1935 to assist their participation in…
Discovery Air Announces Intention to Complete Rights Offering
Toronto, ON, February 24, 2014 – Discovery Air Inc. (DA.A) (“Discovery Air” or the “Corporation”) today announced that, subject to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, it intends to complete…
