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Advancing activity in the west
By all accounts, Canada’s oil sands have contributed to the growth of the national economy, currently producing about one million barrels of oil per day, and providing many in the west with employment. Though many environmental groups say that all of that production, and growth, comes at the expense of
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Safe water is priority one
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent was created on January 1, 1998 as a result of the Ontario government restructuring, and amalgamating 23 separate communities into one. Chatham-Kent now encompasses 2500 square kilometers, which means it is the second largest municipality in all of Ontario, by geographic boundaries.The region is home to
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Pioneering on the Nottawasaga Bay
With nearby ski hills at Blue Mountain, a beautiful historic downtown, and the world-famous Wasaga beaches just minutes away, Collingwood, Ontario sees droves of tourists all year round. The town is known for being a home-away-from-home for many, where winter sports enthusiasts and summer beach bums collect to shop on
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Building a mining future in Newfoundland
On the first of the month, Ramblers Metals & Mining PLC announced that it intended to use the net proceeds realized from a private placement to provide additional working capital for its principle project in Newfoundland—bringing the company’s Ming copper-gold mine one step closer to production.  The funds will help
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Canada’s project of the decade
A sustainability development project with the ambitious goal to generate ‘green revenues’ and promote social acceptability between different cultures. It’s the kind of story that often gets missed in the news headlines, yet many people are already calling it ‘Canada’s project of the decade.’ It is a reference to
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Waschuk Pipe Line Construction Ltd. was founded in 1966, by Bill Waschuk. The company calls Red Deer, Alberta, its home, and the business is run by the Waschuk family.  Waschuk specializes in pipeline, oil and gas production facilities construction, and the team has many years of project management experience. The ...
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Water is the new frontier for Aqua-Pure
When Aqua-Pure Ventures got into the water treatment business, it was ahead of its time. A company with an eye to change the water treatment process in North American oilfields, Aqua-Pure endeavoured to lead its, and now owns a market niche. IRJ had the opportunity to connect with
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Western Coal on track in 2010
Western Coal, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. is a company that is constantly evolving. The company currently produces high-quality metallurgical and thermal coal from mines in northeast B.C. and West Virginia in the U.S. The company was incepted in 1997, originally named Western Canadian Coal, and was made up
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Celebrating 50 years of excellence
As reports of a slow upturn in the economy surfaced this February, Golder Associates had more than just boosted business to celebrate. On February 18, Golder announced that it had received Canada’s highest accolade for business performance: national recognition as a 2009 Best Managed Platinum Club Member. Platinum Club members
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