Cyanide leak triggers environmental emergency near Grand Forks
The Ministry of Environment declared an environmental emergency about 70 kilometres north of Grand Forks after cyanide was detected in groundwater down slope from heap leach operations. Downstream Burrell Creek remains reportedly safe, while authorities reserve power to immediate investigation and cleanup.
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Grand Forks
Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Cyanide
Burrell Creek
Environment
Bruce Strachan
Hamburger Disease Rising in British Columbia Reports
Dr John Farley of the BC Centre for Disease Control notes an uptick in hemorrhagic colitis, sometimes called Hamburger disease, linked to undercooked meat and E coli. Symptoms include severe cramps and bloody diarrhea. most recover in two weeks, but some develop dangerous HUS. Practical precautions include thorough cooking, using a thermometer, refrigerating meat promptly, washing hands and utensils, and seeking medical care for bloody diarrhea.
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British Columbia
John Farley
BC Centre For Disease Control
Farley
Aspen Pulp Mill Progress Report
Aspen Pulp mill project details continue from page one, outlining status updates, potential timelines, and involved parties. The article emphasizes construction milestones, expected outputs, and impacts on local industry and employment as the report extends across pages.
Dawson Creek plant to produce biodegradable fluff pulp
Dawson Creek waterboard plans a mill powered by fibre from PA 13 allowing 900000 cubic meters yearly. The Taylor sized plant will produce about 450 tonnes daily of fluff pulp using aspen and similar process, targeting Europe and Far East markets. Construction hoped to start July, enclosure by winter, full production in two years.
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Swaffield
Europe
Far East
BC Rail
BC Hydro
Pine River
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