What was this engagement about? The Rocky Creek Energy Project is a proposed 500 megawatt wind farm to be constructed and operated in the Peace Region of British Columbia, near the community of Chetwynd. The Project is anticipated to supply thousands of homes with clean renewable power and boost economic development and employment opportunities in …
Engagement Summary The Lax Kwaxl/Dundas and Melville Islands area has a long history of use by First Nations. The conservancy is associated with Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations (collectively Coast Tsimshian). This conservancy comprises the islands of Zayas, Dundas, Baron, Dunira, and Melville, as well as a large number of associated smaller islands. …
What was this engagement about? Okanagan residents were encouraged to share their views on two Wildlife Management Area proposals for their region at two open houses. The first proposal would add several parcels of land to the existing South Okanagan Wildlife Management Area near the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos. The proposed additions will conserve riparian …
What was this engagement about? Narrows Inlet Hydro Holding Corp. proposed to construct the Narrows Inlet Hydro Project (Project), which consisted of five small hydroelectric facilities in the Tzoonie River Valley, approximately 50 km north of Sechelt, BC. The proposed Project would have a combined capacity of approximately 44 megawatts. Narrow Inlet Hydro Holding Corp. …
What was this engagement about? The Government of B.C. reviewed the Controlled Alien Species (CAS) Regulation with the primary intention of adding aquatic invasive species and creating new restrictions in relation to these species. A Policy Intentions Paper for Consultation (Intentions Paper) described the proposed policy direction related to aquatic invasive species, outlined two …
What was this engagement about? Appointed by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, the all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services sought input on the 2013 provincial budget. In September and October of 2012, the Committee held province-wide public engagements based on the Ministry of Finance’s Budget 2013 Consultation Paper. How did my …
What was this engagement about? Terrane Metals Corp., a subsidiary of Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., is in the construction phase of the Mt. Milligan project, a copper-gold project being developed near the communities of Fort St. James and Mackenzie. Terrane received an environmental assessment certificate in 2006 and recently sought to amend that certificate …
What was this engagement about? The Riverview Lands HCP planning process explored existing heritage values and sought to uncover new ones. Beyond identifying what is valued about the Lands, the process sought to understand why built and natural features, and the Lands themselves, are valued. This exploration will ensure that as the HCP is developed …
What was this engagement about? Local amateur and professional freshwater anglers were encouraged to come and share their experiences at an open house hosted in Haida Gwaii by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. As part of the ongoing review of freshwater fishing regulations, ministry biologists sought interested individuals to lend …
Engagement Summary BC Ideas was an online competition that asked British Columbians to bring forward innovative ideas and programs that address the challenges facing our province. Over $100,000 in investments will be distributed to support creative solutions to health, social, and environmental challenges in communities across the province. Funding is being determined through an …
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