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Without natural resources...
It would not be easy to govern British Columbia were it not for natural resources - and here is some pretty visible evidence.
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Three facts about BC's natural resource sector
Yes it's a powerful economic driver – but just how powerful? Here are some vivid numbers from our research.
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Group discussions: what does responsible development mean
The big question on my mind lately has been: how do we achieve a balanced discussion on the tough issues? And I’m apparently not the only one
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Transparency in B.C.’s resource sectors is a boon for communities and investors
Our natural resource industries are among the most transparent sectors in British Columbia. This oft-overlooked characteristic of these industries benefits residents, communities and investors.
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Karen Ogen, chief of Wet'suwet'en First Nation, joins Resource Works Advisory Council -
Elected leader with background in social work has charted a course to develop the governance, legal, business, natural resource and political aspects of her First Nation
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Doing more with less - that sums up BC's recent oil & gas story
Even with low natural gas prices, and tough competition, the industry makes an outsized contribution to the province's economic health.
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Why natural resources matter so much to our way of life
We can find middle ground, but it will be easier once we come to terms with what it means to be responsible
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Myths and realities of fugitive emissions in natural gas production
Leakage of natural gas into the atmosphere before it gets to the consumer has been a source of concern for years, resulting in progressively better solutions
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Resource sector drives $200 million port expansion in Port Moody
A pair of resource sector mega-projects has a Port Metro Vancouver tenant buzzing in Port Moody
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Vancouver - Resource City: Forestry
As British Columbia has matured, so has its forest industry, now a global leader in green practices. Forestry also has a HUGE impact on jobs in Vancouver and beyond. Here are some remarkable facts.
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What has the resource economy got to do with filling a tub?
Economists at Vancouver's Urban Futures Institute discovered that an ordinary bathroom holds the key to understanding the heart of British Columbia.
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Metro Vancouver enriched by our smarter, quicker, cleaner and safer resource trade
Our natural-resource firms are big creators of wealth and work that keep B.C.’s economy rolling, finance our education and health services and support thousands of families.
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"It couldn't have arrived at a better time": 11 perspectives on Resource Works
What is Resource Works all about? We asked a cross-section of 11 thought leaders to offer their interpretation of the project, which was launched in April 2014.
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What does responsible development mean to you? One community's viewpoint
Is it possible to create quality, respectful conversations about natural resource issues – even when tempers are running hot? Resource Works offers some ideas to help municipal leaders navigate this challenging area.
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National prominence for Resource Works Advisory Council's Lori Ackerman
The mayor of Fort St. John, a member of the Council since Resource Works began, is quoted in Globe and Mail feature on resource issues
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Can Walbran's breakthrough green forest pact stand the test of time?
The forest industry upheld its end of the bargain in Vancouver Island's Walbran forest – and now must be wondering if the environmental movement can do the same
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UBCM 2015 Briefing Book
For mayors and councillors from communities across British Columbia, here is a tool providing greater context on important natural resource topics being discussed at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2015 convention.
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Looking for resource leadership in contentious times
The overwhelming majority of people, especially when they sit face to face, want to engage in an open-minded, fact-based dialogue about responsible resource development.
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What does an ecomodernist mom think about the future?
A new movement is asking whether human beings are an invasive species that needs to be beaten back in order to save the planet – or can humanity's achievements make us less dependent on nature so that we can restore balance and health?
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