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B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

After previous violations led to five dead bears, a landfill run by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine continued to scatter garbage and failed to maintain proper voltage on its electric fence
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B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has approved Teal-Jones' interim sale of a Fraser Valley forest licence, leaving endangered spotted owl habitat open to logging before the province consults First Nations
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B.C. ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

B.C. ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

Hemlock Utility Services, which serves Sasquatch Mountain Resort, was handed a nearly $120K fine for repeated sewage system failures, including unmonitored discharges into fish-bearing creeks and lacking qualified staff
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Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

A new watchdog report found almost all major Canadian food retailers are failing to openly report the risks of environmental and human rights abuses in their seafood supply chains.
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16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

The research raises questions over how a range of contaminants may start to negatively impact fisheries, shellfish farms and humans that consume them. 
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Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Federal judge found the ship repair company breached its contract with owners of a former military landing craft when it declined to fix deficiencies in its work until it was paid outstanding invoices
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Canada will see critical mineral shortfall without big investment, report finds

Canada will see critical mineral shortfall without big investment, report finds

New report finds Canada needs to ramp up production of critical minerals or risk a shortage. To get there, it recommends government share the financial risk and double down on Indigenous consultation and environmental regulations.
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One in nearly 80 DFO policy documents truly integrates Indigenous knowledge, study finds

One in nearly 80 DFO policy documents truly integrates Indigenous knowledge, study finds

Despite recent mandates, new research has found DFO still privileges Western science over Indigenous knowledge in documents that help guide the management of Canada's fisheries
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UPS Store Canada penalized for 'major' recycling program failure in B.C.

UPS Store Canada penalized for 'major' recycling program failure in B.C.

UPS Store Canada hit with penalty for skipping B.C. recycling responsibilities, making other companies pay
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RCMP breached federal rules in removal of B.C. intelligence officer, judge rules

RCMP breached federal rules in removal of B.C. intelligence officer, judge rules

RCMP and City of Richmond sent mixed messages when they removed an intelligence officer's Top-Secret security clearance, leading to his termination
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