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Public interest first in natural resource decision-making
Letter to the Editor When the use of B.C.’s natural resources intersects with the protection of our natural environment, British Columbians expect their government to…
Well testing underway at James White
City of Fernie crews have begun to commission and test run the James White Wells, with work expected to run between July 17 and 24….
Appeal dismissed; GRL master plan to be amended
The Court of Appeal British Columbia today (August 6) unanimously dismissed an application by the Ktunaxa Nation Council to overturn an earlier Supreme Court decision that upheld…
GRL to seek judicial review
By Ian Cobb/e-KNOW Glacier Resorts Ltd. (GRL) intends to seek out a judicial review of the provincial government’s ruling to pull its Environmental Assessment Certificate June…
Common sense on display
e-KNOW Editorial Oftentimes nowadays, common sense is spurned in favour of dollars, especially when it comes to government. But lo and behold – a crack…
GRL ordered to cease work at Jumbo
By Chris Conway The Government of British Columbia has issued an order of non-compliance and ordered the cessation of all construction on the Jumbo day…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a break down as to what occurred during the Feb. 2 District of Sparwood council meeting. Elk Valley RCMP Detachment update Sergeant…
MLA decries Jumbo funding request as “ridiculous use of public money”
By Ian Cobb Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald March 25 decried the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality’s (JGMRM) recently tabled five-year financial plan during an…
Natural resource inspection practices streamlined
The provincial government has taken steps to streamline compliance and enforcement activities within British Columbia’s natural resource sector. Effective immediately, administrative changes to the way…