Ministry of Energy and Mines NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Energy and Mines en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Mines Act permit issued for Treasure Mountain HOPE – Huldra Silver Inc. was issued a Mines Act permit today for its Treasure Mountain silver mine, located approximately 29 km east of Hope and 40 km west of Princeton announced Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0060-000701.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT B.C. launches Columbia River Treaty Review consultation VICTORIA – The Province will consult with First Nations and residents of the Columbia River Basin to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0059-000699.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT B.C. seizing on global demand for mining VANCOUVER – A long-term plan designed to develop the mining industry and create jobs to support B.C. families was announced by Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0058-000679.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT Regulation fuels B.C.’s natural gas transportation sector VICTORIA – The greenhouse gas reduction regulation will help diversify and increase the market for natural gas in British Columbia’s transportation sector as well as deliver on our Natural Gas Strategy, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0057-000674.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT Boom expected for B.C. mining in 2012 VICTORIA – B.C.’s $8.6-billion mining industry has reason to celebrate Mining Week, May 13-19. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0056-000661.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT Over half a million raised in 2012 Dry Grad campaign VANCOUVER – A total of $540,692 has been donated by BC Liquor Stores' customers to support high schools throughout the province that are planning alcohol-free graduation events. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0054-000654.htm Sat, 12 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT West Vancouver seniors’ housing under redevelopment WEST VANCOUVER – Seniors in West Vancouver are one step closer to more new affordable housing in their community after groundbreaking for the $44.8-million redevelopment of Kiwanis Garden Village. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0055-000657.htm Sat, 12 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT Supportive housing for women & children opens in Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD – Single women and women with children who were at risk of homelessness now have a new place to call home at Christine Lamb Residence, a new 41-unit supportive housing development in Abbotsford. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0053-000644.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 19:02:00 GMT Mines Act permit issued for Red Chris Mine DEASE LAKE – The Red Chris Development Corporation today was issued a Mines Act permit for its Red Chris copper and gold mine which is located 80 km south of Dease Lake in northern British Columbia announced Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0052-000617.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 23:10:00 GMT Supportive housing for women and children opens in Surrey SURREY – Single mothers and their children who were at risk of homelessness have moved into their new home at YWCA Alder Gardens, a new 36-unit supportive housing development in Surrey. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0051-000597.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 21:15:00 GMT