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Canada and Northwest Territories Fund Community Resilience to Wildfires
From: Natural Resources Canada January 24, 2025 With wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada — impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife — the Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are supporting Canadians whose lives and livelihoods are at stake. Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf […]
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Indigenous Resource Network cautions BC government about potential Indigenous impacts when reviewing forestry policies
January 23, 2025 Calgary, AB – The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) is cautioning British Columbia Premier David Eby and BC Forests Minister Ravi Parmar to consider how forest policy changes could potentially harm Indigenous forestry workers and operators as the new government has committed to reviewing provincial forestry policies. On December 12th, 2024, the BC […]
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Last week was a good one for BC natural resources – Resource Works
Between David Eby’s promises, new foreign investment, and the progress made in Prince George, last week was a great one for natural resources. Last week was a great one for BC’s natural resource sector with several big developments showing off the sector’s resilience, innovation and potential. From major LNG investments to leaders gathering in Prince […]
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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Southern Ontario and Across Canada
From: Natural Resources Canada January 23, 2025 Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods, wildfires and heatwaves on the rise. Gradual changes, like thawing permafrost in the north and rising sea levels in coastal regions, are also affecting the safety of our […]
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Media advisory – Government of Canada to Announce Funding to Support Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
From: Natural Resources Canada Media advisory YELLOWKNIFE — Michael V. McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement to support wildfire prevention and mitigation in the Northwest Territories. A media availability will follow. Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 Time: 10 […]
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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation Around Ontario’s Great Lakes and Delivers Update on Flood Hazard Mapping
From: Natural Resources Canada January 20, 2025 Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods and wildfires and more gradual changes like thawing permafrost and rising sea levels, affecting the safety and quality of life of our communities. Acting now will help protect […]
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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Atlantic Canada
From: Natural Resources Canada Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods, wildfires and heatwaves on the rise. Gradual changes, like thawing permafrost in the north and rising sea levels in coastal regions, are also affecting the safety of our communities and quality […]
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Williams Lake First Nation Chief Speaks on Importance of Indigenous Economies at Natural Resource Forum – My Cariboo Now
Jan. 17th, 2025 “We need a seat at the table.” Chief Willie Sellars says simply at the BC Natural Resource Forum in Prince George last night [January 16]. “We are a resource-based economy in Williams Lake. What we want to do is build relationships, create revenue streams, and make sure that we are a part […]
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WATCH LIVE TODAY: Discussing Indigenous leadership at the B.C. Natural Resources Forum – Vancouver Sun
Jan 16, 2025 An impressive list of panelists has been assembled for this special Conversations Live event, which will be streamed live from Prince George Conversations Live goes on the road this week to Prince George for a special edition today at 3:10 p.m. Host Stuart McNish will bring you a live panel on the […]
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B.C. supports forest-sector manufacturing
Jan. 15, 2025 PRINCE GEORGE – New support for forest-sector manufacturers throughout the province will create and protect jobs, strengthen local economies and diversify the range of fibre sources used to manufacture high-value, made-in-B.C. forest products. “Using available fibre wisely is an important part of B.C.’s plan for sustainable forestry,” said Diana Gibson, Minister of […]
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