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Vancouver-based Dynasty Gold denies allegations of using forced labour in China

Vancouver-based Dynasty Gold denies allegations of using forced labour in China

B.C.-based miner says allegations not supported by evidence
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Why 2023 has been an abysmal year for Fraser River sockeye salmon

Why 2023 has been an abysmal year for Fraser River sockeye salmon

Salmon abundance in Russia, Alaska depressing export prices for B.C. commercial fishermen
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Pacific Salmon Commission raises forecast for B.C. Fraser River pink salmon run

Pacific Salmon Commission raises forecast for B.C. Fraser River pink salmon run

The Pacific Salmon Commission said it is increasing its projections of Fraser River pink salmon returns this summer to a possible high of 11.6 million, up from an estimate of between 6.1 million and 8.6 million fish.
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Struggling B.C. ranchers desperately need feed

Struggling B.C. ranchers desperately need feed

Declining pastures and high hay prices are forcing beef producers to consider selling much of their herds
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Ottawa eases foreign worker paperwork for 'trusted employers'

Ottawa eases foreign worker paperwork for 'trusted employers'

Feds extending validity of Labour Market Impact Assessment for certain companies
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Vancouver's Snowline Gold raises $15M for Yukon gold projects

Vancouver's Snowline Gold raises $15M for Yukon gold projects

Offering expected to closer early next month
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Enbridge hires goats to control invasive plants along pipeline route

Enbridge hires goats to control invasive plants along pipeline route

The goats were penned in an area north of McLeod Lake to eat up vegetation
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B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines

The British Columbia government has changed its tune on a long-requested investigation into contamination from its mines flowing into U.S. waters, opening the door to progress on an issue that has drawn the attention of President Joe Biden.
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Vancouver's Teck teams with Norden to reduce carbon emissions

Vancouver's Teck teams with Norden to reduce carbon emissions

Agreement expected to reduce annual emissions from Teck shipments handled by Norden by 25%
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B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists

B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists

More than 80 per cent of the province has reached Level 4 or 5 drought conditions, the highest possible rankings, after months of little or no rain. 
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