http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources en-us Copyright © 2010, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – The October 2010 natural gas and petroleum sale resulted in over $20 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to $801 million. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0043-001303.htm Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:33:29 GMT VICTORIA – A two-year agreement under the Province’s 2010 mandate has been ratified between the BC Oil and Gas Commission and the Professional Employees Association announced Finance Minister Colin Hansen. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010FIN0057-001299.htm Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:54:19 GMT VICTORIA – B.C. is celebrating Oil and Gas Week from Oct. 10-16, in recognition of the important contributions the natural gas and petroleum sector makes to the economy, local communities and families throughout the province, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0041-001218.htm Sat, 09 Oct 2010 22:01:44 GMT VICTORIA – New regulatory changes move B.C. to the forefront of the petroleum and natural gas sector in North America, supporting growth and jobs in a vibrant industry, while protecting the province’s natural beauty, announced Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Bill Bennett. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0040-001192.htm Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:10:15 GMT WHISTLER – Funding totalling $80,000 will allow 15 communities and one First Nation to develop and expand innovative solar power programs, making healthier communities for families across B.C., announced Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Bill Bennett. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0039-001172.htm Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:30:48 GMT VICTORIA – The BC Oil and Gas Commission and the Professional Employees’ Association have reached a tentative agreement under the government’s 2010 mandate, announced Finance Minister Colin Hansen. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010FIN0052-001171.htm Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:15:28 GMT VICTORIA – The reclamation achievements of Northgate Minerals Corporation and Alpha Gold Corporation are excellent examples of B.C.’s leadership in mining reclamation practice, said Randy Hawes, Minister of State for Mining, after both companies won provincial reclamation awards. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0038-001149.htm Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:38:49 GMT VICTORIA – The reclamation achievements of Teck Coal Limited and CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. are excellent examples of B.C.’s leadership in mining reclamation practice, said Randy Hawes, Minister of State for Mining, following the company’s win at this year’s Mine Reclamation Awards. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0036-001146.htm Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:37:24 GMT VICTORIA – Lehigh Materials was a winner at this year’s Mine Reclamation Awards for the leadership shown at its Sechelt mine, announced Randy Hawes, Minister of State for Mining. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0037-001147.htm Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:36:28 GMT VICTORIA – The September 2010 natural gas and petroleum sale resulted in nearly $20 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $780 million. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010EMPR0035-001131.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:07:43 GMT