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Climate changed: Mining industry digs into alternative methods as risks rise
October 23, 2022 - 8:40 AM
In the North, some mines risk leaking acid if the permafrost melts, while across Canada heavier rainfall will add strain to tailings dams and a lack of it could throw operations.
10 miners missing at 2nd coal mine in Poland after tremor
April 23, 2022 - 7:27 AM
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A powerful underground tremor and methane gas discharge hit a second coal mine Saturday in southern Poland, forcing dozens of workers to flee the mine and leaving authorities unable to contact 10 other miners still missing, officials said.
Honda recalls 130,000 vehicles in Canada: Fit, Accord, Civic, Insight and Acura ILX
December 16, 2020 - 2:51 PM
MARKHAM, Ont. - Honda says it will recall 130,000 vehicles in Canada, including certain Fit, Civic, Accord, Insight and Acura ILX models, after announcing a similar recall of 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S.
Roof collapse significantly blocks access to Cape Breton coal mine
July 09, 2019 - 12:15 PM
DONKIN, N.S. - Provincial inspectors say a collapse at Canada's only operating underground coal mine saw about 60 square metres of roof fall into the entrance tunnel, significantly restricting access to the Cape Breton colliery.
Workers who were trapped deep in Saskatchewan mine now safely back on surface
July 03, 2019 - 6:36 PM
SASKATOON - A fertilizer company says all 34 people who were trapped deep in a Saskatchewan potash mine for more than a day are now safely above ground.
Owner of large, open-pit mines in Nova Scotia, sold to Australian firm
May 17, 2019 - 8:16 AM
HALIFAX - A large, open-pit gold operation located in the historic Nova Scotia mining district of Moose River has been sold to an Australian firm.
Cape Breton coal mine cited for breaking reporting rules in 'massive' cave-in
February 05, 2019 - 10:28 AM
HALIFAX - Officials at an undersea Cape Breton coal mine broke a provincial regulation by not reporting a massive roof cave-in until government inspectors showed up 15 days after the firstrock crashed down, according to provincial documents citing the firm for contravening rules last fall.
Elon Musk unveils underground tunnel, offers rides to VIPs
December 19, 2018 - 3:41 AM
LOS ANGELES - Elon Musk unveiled his underground transportation tunnel on Tuesday, allowing reporters and invited guests to take some of the first rides in the revolutionary albeit bumpy subterranean tube — the tech entrepreneur's answer to what he calls "soul-destroying traffic."
Top US auto safety regulator says Fiat Chrysler will face sanctions for conduct in recalls
July 02, 2015 - 12:37 PM
WASHINGTON - The chief U.S. auto safety regulator says Fiat Chrysler will face sanctions for violating safety laws in multiple recalls.
Brake design flaw contributed to chairlift malfunction that injured 7 skiers in Maine
March 25, 2015 - 7:35 PM
PORTLAND, Maine - A chairlift malfunction that injured seven skiers at the Sugarloaf ski area was caused by a broken drive shaft in a gearbox that allowed the lift to move in reverse and by a brake system that failed to stop the lift because of a design flaw, officials said Wednesday.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories for the last week of March 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjones@infonews.ca .
Okanagan summer concert series features Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies
A star-studded lineup is coming to a concert series in the Okanagan this summer. The Mission Hill Family Estate Winery has announced the performers coming to West Kelowna in July. Award winning artists Barenaked Ladies are playing Jul
RCMP raid illegal cannabis concentrate lab in Boundary region
Midway RCMP raided a clandestine laboratory for producing a cannabis concentrate in Beaverdell this week. The lab made a cannabis concentrate known as shatter, which can be made using butane creating a dangerous situation when done improper
Manhattan Point homeowners vow to fight Kelowna in court over future parks designation
Property owners on what amounts to a private beach on Okanagan Lake say it’s illegal for the city to designate their properties for future parks and they will take all legal steps possible to stop them. The city wants to designate 10
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Famous Martin Mars water bomber finds forever home
The iconic Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber is going to be preserved at the British Columbia Aviation Museum. T
March 28, 2024 4:30 PM
On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care
SURREY, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming more of his upcoming budget at young voters with a series of ann
March 28, 2024 3:26 PM
Kelowna could face shortages of gas for new housing within three years
While City of Kelowna staff say its utilities are in good shape to handle the rapid growth expected to continue in t
March 28, 2024 2:30 PM
The Latest | Israel must open more land crossings for Gaza aid, UN court says
In a legally binding order, the top United Nations court says Israel must open more land crossings into Gaza for food,
March 28, 2024 2:23 PM
Bigger houses, driveways in Kelowna may trigger increased stormwater costs
The City of Kelowna is looking at changing the way it charges homeowners for the rain and melted snow that runs off
March 28, 2024 1:00 PM
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