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CBC
25-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
B.C. minister says he's ‘not optimistic' about negotiations with U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States might not reach a new trade deal with Canada. B.C. Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon tells Power & Politics that B.C. has 'been preparing like there will be no deal.'
Hamilton Spectator
17-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
High-speed internet coming to Macoah and Salmon Beach
Ucluelet, B.C. - People living in the west Vancouver Island communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach will soon be getting better access to high-speed internet. The BC Government announced on July 11 that it would invest up to $700,000 through the Connecting Communities B.C. program, administered by the Ministry of Citizens' Services. The Government of Canada is also investing up to $700,000 through its Universal Broadband Fund. CityWest will contribute approximately $835,000. 'For the t̓uk̓ʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht) people, high-speed internet is about respecting our masčim (community members) by ensuring access to education, employment and economic opportunity. It supports our t̓aat̓neʔis (children) in learning, helps adults find meaningful work, attracts investment and strengthens overall community well-being,' said Chief Anne Mack, Toquaht First Nation, in the media release. 'Connectivity also allows us to share our haaḥuupacamis (teachings), engage with ʔeʔiičum (Elders), and remain connected to one another no matter where we are. This is about more than infrastructure. It is about unlocking the potential of our people and building a stronger future together,' said Mack. According to the province, more than 400 households on western Vancouver Island near Ucluelet will benefit from new connectivity infrastructure, including Toquaht Nation territory that includes Salmon Beach and m̓aʔaquuʔa (Macoah, the Nation's primary residential village). The two 'last-mile' projects will be built and operated by internet service provider CityWest. 'CityWest's fibre-to-the-home projects will bring these residents and businesses urban-class connectivity, creating equal opportunities for more rural, remote and Indigenous British Columbians,' said Stefan Woloszyn, CityWest CEO, in the media release. 'We would like to express our thanks to the Province of B.C. and the federal government for their vision on ensuring that these communities are able to unlock their connectivity destiny,' he said. The Province's investment is part of StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities, the Province's program to help build a brighter future for rural communities and the people who call them home. In March 2022, the governments of British Columbia and Canada announced a partnership to invest as much as $830 million to expand high-speed internet services. The Province also made a specific commitment to connect every First Nations community to high-speed internet services in the government's Declaration Act Action Plan, states the media release. Since 2017, the Province has invested $584 million to expand connectivity in British Columbia. As of January 2025, approximately 74 per cent of rural homes and approximately 83 per cent of homes on First Nations reserves have access to high-speed internet, according to the BC Gov. In 2021, the province launched a $10-million project to bring reliable internet and cell service to Ehattesaht First Nation near Zeballos. In 2022, people in Telegraph Cove, Holberg, Houpsitas 6 of the Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nation , and Winter Harbour on northern Vancouver Island, as well as the communities of Van Anda on Texada Island, Galiano Island and Saturna Island, received the good news that they would soon benefit from faster internet. Ahousaht residents living on Flores Island received internet upgrades from Telus and Conuma Cable in 2017. For the roughly 200 people living in the community of Ditidaht at Nitinaht Lake , connectivity remains an issue with no reliable high-speed internet and cellular service. Ditidaht members rely on a cellular hotspot at the community hall at the entrance to the village. The Hesquiaht First Nations community of Hot Springs Cove has TELUS internet, but when there is a service outage, it could take anywhere from two to four weeks for a worker to come in, according to Hesquiaht councillor and Hot Springs Cove resident Kayla Jordyn. John Jack, chair of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District said the investment in high-speed internet provides a meaningful opportunity that could change the lives of people living in Toquaht and Salmon Beach. 'Most of us take for granted that we can go online when we need to engage with others. For people who live in remote areas, that is often not the case,' said Jack. -30- Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Associated Press
29-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Seabridge Files Responses to Petitions Challenging KSM's Substantially Started Designation
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) ('Seabridge' or the 'Company') reported today it has filed its responses in BC Supreme Court to petitions challenging the Environmental Assessment Office's ('EAO') decision granting Seabridge Gold's KSM project Substantially Started ('SS') Designation. On July 29, 2024, the EAO determined that Seabridge's KSM project had been substantially started, ensuring that the project's Environmental Assessment Certificate is no longer subject to expiry. Our submissions further strengthen and broaden the Responses that had been filed by the BC Government in late April 2025, detailing the extent of our engagement with the petitioners in support of our SS application and the previously granted Provincial, Federal, and Nisga'a environmental approvals. Seabridge's extensive engagement with the TSKLH and the funding support we have provided to the TSKLH (one of the petitioners) was initiated in 2007 and has continued to be available ever since, including during the period of review of our application for an SS determination. The TSKLH have been included in all reviews of Seabridge's regulatory applications and participated to the extent they decided warranted, with funding support, contrary to their assertions. Our responses also support BC's position on why granting the SS Designation was not unreasonable. The Petitions, the Responses from Seabridge and the BC Government and our related news releases can be found here. The parties have scheduled the period from September 22 to September 29, 2025 for the court hearing. Seabridge CEO Rudi Fronk stated 'our team's engagement and work in support of advancing KSM has been exemplary, especially while striving to achieve the SS determination. I am confident that our Responses, and those of the BC Government, provide strong support that the EAO's decision to grant the SS Designation was indeed procedurally fair and not unreasonable. Resolving this issue will facilitate the next steps in project development beyond this year's extensive work schedule. While this legal process continues, the SS Designation remains in effect.' About Seabridge Gold Seabridge holds a 100% interest in several North American gold projects. Seabridge's principal asset, the KSM project, and its Iskut project, are located in Northwest British Columbia, Canada's 'Golden Triangle', the Courageous Lake project is located in Canada's Northwest Territories, the Snowstorm project in the Getchell Gold Belt of Northern Nevada and the 3 Aces project in the Yukon Territory. For a full breakdown of Seabridge's Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources by category please visit the Company's website at ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD 'Rudi Fronk' Chairman & C.E.O. For further information please contact: Rudi P. Fronk, Chairman and C.E.O. Tel: (416) 367-9292 • Fax: (416) 367-2711 Email: [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
