the Caren Range in the News
Here you will find news relating to the Caren Range from regional newspapers. Lately, the bulk of news relating to the Caren Range has been on the topic of Pan Pacific Mining Aggregates' proposed mine operation in the heart of the Caren Range.
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PPA manager lambastes past workersPan Pacific Aggregates' project manager says the mining company's exploration activities last year were "ill-conceived" and done by "amateurs."Sunshine Coast project a case for resolute NIMBYismIn heady boom times, the story of British Columbia is often the story of enthusasts for bigger is better trying to stuff some engineering marvel down the throats of unhappy people expected to swallow consequences they find deeply distateful.Community rallies to resist conveyorPan Pacific Aggregates’ (PPA) proposed conveyor belt and ship loading facility in Wood Bay drew close to 200 people to a community meeting on a sunny Mother’s Day afternoon.SIB to hold referendum on Pan PacificThe Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) council decided Monday it will hold a referendum among Band members on the question of whether to approve or oppose Pan Pacific Aggregates’ proposed mining operations within the Sechelt Nation’s traditional territory.South Pender water district meetsMore people than in the past four years combined showed up for South Pender Harbour Waterworks District’s (SPHWD) recent annual general meeting. Questions and discussion about the potential impacts of Pan Pacific Aggregates’ (PPA) proposed mining operation in the Caren Range were put off until a public meeting in Pender Harbour soon (date and location to be announced) to discuss the issue.Wood Bay conveyor belt meets criticismResidents were voicing their concerns at a recent Pan Pacific Aggregates (PPA) information session in response to the company’s proposed conveyor belt running from its mining site down to load-out barges in Wood Bay near Secret Cove.Pan Pacific disputes info on local websitePan Pacific Aggregates (PPA) has issued a response to information posted on a website run by community members about its proposed mining project.Environmental Assessment process underwayThe public pleaded its case to the federal and provincial governments’ environmental assessors at a Pan Pacific Aggregates (PPA) forum Wednesday, citing concerns including noise and dust, and barges through Skookumchuck. But the government representatives were in no position, at this early stage in the process, to determine the fate of the mine project.Residents march against mineResidents took to the streets Wednesday afternoon in a peaceful protest march up Mason Road to Pan Pacific Aggregates' gate.SIB seeks answers from ministryThe Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources did not consult the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) before allowing mine staking within its traditional territory, despite Supreme Court of Canada decisions requiring consultation, according to a letter from the band to the ministry.Page 2 of 3 pages < 1 2 3 > |
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