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Chilliwack amidst longest drought in 14 years
Air quality advisory lifted By Paul J. Henderson, The Times August 20, 2012 Chilliwack is in the midst of the longest drought in 14 years. But the current period without....
Abbotsford – Braun calls for independent review of city’s water issues
By Kevin Mills - Abbotsford News Published: August 16, 2012 Abbotsford Coun. Henry Braun believes the city’s current water system can’t handle a new, expanded water source and he is....
Nanaimo officials look at options to new dam
Adding extra height to current Jump Creek Dam could provide at least one potential alternative Robert Barron, Daily News Published: Friday, August 10, 2012 Adding height to Jump Creek Dam....
Enbridge says it can meet B.C.’s demands
'Absolutely confident' about safety CANADIAN PRESS AUGUST 3, 2012 Pipeline and utility company Enbridge is confident it can meet all of the safety demands by the B.C. government for....
CVRD demands no more dirty dirt in watersheds
By John McKinley - Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Published: August 02, 2012 9:00 AM Updated: August 02, 2012 10:47 AM The Cowichan Valley Regional District has delivered the message to the province....
First Nations leaders shocked by oilsands
Tour aimed at scuttling Enbridge pipeline project BY GEMMA KARSTENSSMITH, EDMONTON JOURNAL JULY 23, 2012 A visit to northern Alberta last week left councillors from three B.C. First Nations....
Scientists warn it’s the ‘new norm’ after worst drought in 800 years
RENATA D’ALIESIO The Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Jul. 29 2012, 10:11 PM EDT Last updated Monday, Jul. 30 2012, 8:17 AM EDT The signs of drought were everywhere, from shrivelled rivers....
War of words heats up between B.C.’s Christy Clark, Alberta’s Alison Redford
Plans to raise issue over Northern Gateway revenues at Council of the Federation By Jonathan Fowlie, Vancouver Sun July 25, 2012 VICTORIA — An escalating war of words between....