What was this engagement about? Garibaldi at Squamish Inc. (Proponent) is proposing to construct and operate an all-seasons destination ski resort at Brohm Ridge near Squamish, BC. The Garibaldi at Squamish Project (proposed Project) would have 23 ski lifts, 124 developed ski trails, two golf courses and both private and commercial accommodations. The proposed Project …
What was this engagement about? The City of Fernie is proposing to construct two groundwater supply wells in James White Park. The proposed Project would provide a secondary water supply to address seasonal periods of poor water quality at the Fairy Creek water supply. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment …
What was this engagement about? Teck Coal Limited is proposing to extend its existing Fording River Operations, referred to as the Swift Project. The proposed Project would be located north of Elkford, within the East Kootenay region of southeastern B.C. If approved, the proposed Project would maintain the existing production capacity of the Fording River …
What was this engagement about? Woodfibre LNG Limited (Proponent) proposes to develop and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility and floating LNG storage at the former Woodfibre Pulp and Paper Mill site near Squamish, B.C. The Woodfibre LNG Project (Project) comprises construction and operation of a gas processing and liquefaction facility with …
What was this engagement about? Harper Creek Mining Corp. is proposing the construction and operation of an open-pit mine located 90 kilometres northeast of Kamloops, B.C. The Harper Creek Mine Project is expected to produce 70,000 tons of copper-gold-silver ore per day (25 million tons per year) over a mine life of 28 years. The …
What was this engagement about? WCC LNG Project Ltd. (Proponent) is proposing to develop and operate the WCC LNG Project (proposed Project), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility and marine terminal for the export of LNG. The proposed Project would be located on the eastern shore of Tuck Inlet on District Lot 444 within the …
Engagement Summary In 2012 the The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas (now the Ministry of Energy and Mines) committed to exploring cost-recovery options to ensure that the Mines Fee Regulation and the permitting process remained timely and efficient. In order to develop and implement a sustainable funding model for permit fees, the Ministry …
Engagement Summary Government committed to broad public engagement on the topic of converting some or a portion of some volume-based forest licences to new or expanded area-based tree farm licences. This is intended to help address the issue of a declining timber supply in B.C.’s Interior caused by the mountain pine beetle. From April …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Agriculture invited feedback from farmers and the public on the regulation of activities allowed on farmland in the Agricultural Land Reserve from July 21, 2014 until August 22, 2014. Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick met with representatives from the B.C. Agriculture Council (BCAC), the Union of British Columbia Municipalities …
What was this engagement about? CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. (Proponent) is proposing to develop Kootenay West Mine (proposed Project). The proposed Project is a gypsum mine to be located 12 kilometres northeast of the Village of Canal Flats. The proposed Project would mine the gypsum deposit at a rate of 400,000 tonnes/year and the expected …
