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Two provinces, same battle as First Nations face down mining interests
OTTAWA–Throughout Canada, First Nations are facing down mining companies over projects planned in their territories...
Anne Murray: Is there any hope for the spotted owl, B.C.’s most endangered bird?
An unprecedented number of people have visited Boundary Bay over the last three months, with one purpose in mind: to...
UPDATED: Taseko takes legal action against Western Canada Wilderness Committee for defamation
Taseko Mines Limited filed a Notice of Civil Claim against the Western Canada Wilderness Committee Thursday in the...
BC First Nation Vows to Continue Fighting Controversial Mine
Exploration drilling just a means to an end, say Tsilhqot’in In order to facilitate the federal government’s...
Taseko Mines Sues Western Canada Wilderness Committee Over New Prosperity Mining Project
VANCOUVER - The company behind a controversial mining proposal in British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against one of...
Taseko takes legal action against Western Canada Wilderness Committee for defamation
Taseko Mines Limited filed a Notice of Civil Claim against the Western Canada Wilderness Committee Thursday, accusing...
Taseko Mines' Libel chill bid to silence oppositon won't work
TSILHQOT'IN TERRITORY, BC, March 5, 2012 /CNW/ - The Tsilhqot'in National Government is shocked that Taseko Mines Ltd...
Environmentalists lose legal fight over logging road
An environmental group has lost a court fight to stop forestry company Tolko from building a logging road through a...
Taseko Mines threatens court action, putting a damper on public debate
Taseko Mines filed a Notice of Civil Claim against the Wilderness Committee yesterday afternoon for what the mining...
Tolko gets OK to forge ahead with road in provincial park
An environmental group has lost a court challenge to stop a logging road from being built in Grass River Provincial...
Les environnementalistes perdent leur bataille contre une route forestière
Des environnementalistes déplorent qu'une cour manitobaine n'ait pas statué que le gouvernement du Manitoba a dérogé à...
More than 50 organizations say ‘keep the Kokish River wild’
Diverse group opposing proposed hydro project includes NHL players, f ishing clubs and outdoor recreation businesses...
Dr. John Calvert - The Crisis at BC Hydro
This video was taken at a lecture held by SFU Public Policy Professor Dr. John Calvert on February 28, 2012. The...
Forte opposition au projet de tourbière dans le Parc Hecla
Des écologistes et des politiciens font front commun afin d'empêcher que le gouvernement ne donne son appui à la...
Manitoba Liberals, Environment Groups Decry Planned Peat Mine in Park
WINNIPEG - Critics are asking the Manitoba government to reject a proposed peat mine in a Manitoba provincial park...
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