BC Building Trades unions say resumes released through a federal court order show highly qualified and experienced Canadian miners were rejected by HD mining for work in BC coal mines. The unions say the resumes show there were workers who had as much as 30 years of mining experience, and who had managed major mines in Canada. HD Mining obtained a … [Read more...]
Search resumes for snowboarder on Cypress Mountain
December 18, 2012 by
The search is back on for a 33-year-old snowboarder who went missing Sunday after he boarded out of bounds on the west side of the cypress ski hill in West Vancouver.Tim Jones of the Northshore search-and-rescue team says there is some urgency to find him in the creek drainages today."We also have a looming challenge right now of an avalanche … [Read more...]
Inquest into mushroom farm deaths resumes with labour advocate
May 13, 2012 by
A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three workers at a Langley mushroom farm in 2008 picks up Monday, with testimony from B.C.’s top labour advocate. Jim Sinclair's message is pretty simple: Hand out meaningful criminal penalties to employers who violate labour laws. "When there's clear negligence – not just an accident, but … [Read more...]
Production resumes at Anooraq mine in SAfrica
February 20, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Anooraq Resources Corp. (TSXV:ARQ) says safety stoppage ordered at its Bokoni platinum mines in South Africa following the death of a worker early last week has been lifted; production resumes. Local … [Read more...]
“Riddick” Finds Its Cash, Resumes Filming
November 28, 2011 by
Filming on "Riddick", the third film featuring Vin Diesel's anti-hero, looks to be starting again shortly after being postponed due to financial issues last month. TMZ reports that the Montreal studio, whom shut out the cast and crew after studio owner Michel Trudel complained he hadn't gotten paid, has now received their due funds. As a result … [Read more...]
Defiance Silver resumes trading
September 21, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Trading of Defiance Silver Corp. (TSXV:DEF) resumed Wednesday for the first time since Sept. 12, when the company announced an amended agreement for acquiring the Santa Gabriela processing plant in Mexico as well as associated surface rights and 13 mining concessions in the Zacatecas minng district. The shares gained 10 cents or 25 per … [Read more...]
Search resumes in Coquitlam
August 23, 2011 by
A rescue effort is resuming in Coquitlam after an emergency call from three stranded hikers near Pitt Lake. A rescue helicopter is planning to search after being grounded by poor weather on Monday. Al Hurley of Coquitlam Search and Rescue says three men left Squamish Friday and yesterday set off an emergency transmitter about 20 miles up Pitt … [Read more...]
