$668-million underground coal mine gets green light
HD Mining International’s controversial Murray River coal mine, located about 12 kilometres south of Tumbler Ridge, received conditional environmental approval from the B.C. government...
New call made for inquiry into B.C. mill blasts (with video)
The United Steelworkers union is making a new call for a public inquiry into two fatal British Columbia mill explosions based on a document...
Worksafe says wood dust memo allegations baseless
Worksafe BC says allegations it didn’t crack down on wood dust after the 2012 Babine Lake mill explosion because it feared industry push back...
B.C. retreat centre issued $14k fine for asbestos
The Sorrento Centre, an Anglican-operated retreat and conference centre in south-central British Columbia, has been issued a fine of $14,384 by the provincial government...
Asbestos growing concern for WorkSafe and contractors
As Metro Vancouver’s homes age, more of them are being demolished, leaving questions about how to dispose of the toxic waste they may contain.
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