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May petition could ask cabinet to blacklist thermal coal as toxic
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (487+ words) Western Standard...
Smith casts doubt over coal referendum question in October
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (63+ words) Western Standard Smith casts doubt over coal referendum question in October Alberta singer Corb Lund declares victory as anti-coal petition reaches required signatures 'COAL HAS BEEN VILLAINIZED': Expert pushes back against Corb Lund's Water Not Coal campaign Alberta coal battle…...
B. C. Supreme Court says province failed to consult a First Nation not recognized by Ottawa as a band
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (1543+ words) VANCOUVER " The BC Supreme Court has issued another decision stalling a massive project in Canada's westernmost province, finding the government failed in its "duty to consult" a First Nation so small it is not even recognized as a band by…...
'COAL HAS BEEN VILLAINIZED': Expert pushes back against Corb Lund's Water Not Coal campaign
1+ week, 2+ day ago (643+ words) CALGARY " Many Canadians have developed a negative perception of the coal industry without understanding its continued role in steel production and infrastructure development. "Coal has been villainized," Exner-Pirot said. "People have a negative reaction to coal because of its contribution…...
Alberta coal battle escalates as W. Brett Wilson, industry respond to Corb Lund's petition reaching milestone
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1129+ words) CALGARY " Coal industry insiders are warning that efforts to ban future coal development in the Rocky Mountains could create uncertainty for investors, workers and Indigenous communities going forward. The warning comes after country music singer Corb Lund announced his campaign…...
Top court accepts B. C. challenge to landmark Gitxaala mineral rights ruling
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (71+ words) Western Standard Top court accepts B. C. challenge to landmark Gitxaala mineral rights ruling Premier David Eby renames Site C Dam after ex-premier who opposed the project Abbotsford man charged in alleged sexual assault investigations involving two women WATCH: Poilievre vows to…...
Carney launches construction on major Quebec graphite mine
4+ week, 2+ day ago (62+ words) Western Standard Carney launches construction on major Quebec graphite mine BARBER: Carney's anti-Trump strategy is backfiring on Canadian workers Carney government discussed media blacklist at closed-door meeting, records show FRITTER: Carney spurns Western representation with new Canada-US trade committee Carney…...
FLETCHER: BC gold mine sets path for independent nations
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (9+ words) ...
Ontario pitches faster mining approvals alongside $14 B Agnico Eagle investment
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (67+ words) Western Standard Ontario pitches faster mining approvals alongside $14 B Agnico Eagle investment Pro-life organizers warn against further expansion of euthanasia Parker's legal team disputes 'fictional narrative' about his cooperation with Elections Alberta Canada Post defends $2 billion bailout as Budget Office…...
EXCLUSIVE: Corb Lund's anti-coal campaign connected to NDP-linked media and organizing agency
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (14+ words) ...