Only 99 days

[Topper]

Why promised to "hit the ground running" with his new government.

Then cancelled the Fall sitting of the Legislature, will appoint a Speaker in the New Year.

[Topper]

Classless move by Eby at Horgan's funeral

https://x.com/bobmackin/status/18684360 ... XU9xw&s=19

[Topper]

Once again Eby found to be acting unconstitutionally

https://vancouversun.com/news/court-rul ... titutional

[Topper]

Good bye to mineral exploration and future mining in BC.

https://mcusercontent.com/aae86c5ba622c ... dustry.pdf

[5thhorseman]

Good bye to mineral exploration and future mining in BC.

https://mcusercontent.com/aae86c5ba622c ... dustry.pdf

Thanks. I was having trouble getting to sleep.

[Topper]

Having just killed the claim staking produces making future mineral development a fringe thought, BC just announce a review of timber sales in order to kill of the remaining forest sector.

National Post on BC's new staking laws
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/adam-p ... ing-sector

[Topper]

[Topper]

Reef, I can't recall where you asked about economic benefits of mining but Taseko Mines with their small open pit copper molybdenum mine just north of Williams Lake just published their economic benefits study.

https://www.tasekomines.com/investors/n ... LGwMbg-zWQ

Study highlights include:

An Economic Driver: Since 2004, Gibraltar has generated total economic output in Canada of $16.3 billion and value-added GDP of $8.3 billion. More than half of this economic activity occurred in BC’s Cariboo region ($10.1 billion and $5.0 billion respectively).

When combined with the next 20 years of operations, Gibraltar’s cumulative projected economic impact in Canada through 2044 is forecast to be $41.9 billion in output and $21.2 billion in value-added GDP, including $26.7 billion and $13.1 billion respectively in the Cariboo region.

Cornerstone of Regional Employment: Currently, the Gibraltar mine employs approximately 700 workers and supports a total of 2,860 full-time jobs (including indirect and induced employment). Over the past 20 years, BC’s Cariboo region has benefitted most from Gibraltar-supported jobs, hosting almost all of the direct jobs and about half of total employment.

Mining jobs in Canada are well paid; the Mining Association of BC estimates an annual average salary for BC mine workers of nearly $139,000. Gibraltar employees represent about 2.7% of total employment in the Cariboo region but 15.5% of the region’s employment income. Since 2005, economic activity from Gibraltar has generated cumulative employment income of more than $4 billion.

Revenues for governments: Since 2004, Gibraltar has been an important direct contributor and catalyst for government revenues at the local, provincial and national levels, supporting vital programs and services that benefit all Canadians. Total government revenues generated by the mine for all three levels of government were $2.0 billion for the period 2005 - 2023.

Over the coming 20 years, Gibraltar is forecast to generate an additional $3.1 billion in taxes in Canada, for a cumulative total of more than $5 billion.

Critical Minerals Production in Canada: Gibraltar is the second-largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with average annual life-of-mine production of 129 million pounds of copper. Copper is a key element in a wide range of energy technologies and is designated as a Critical Mineral by the governments of BC, Canada and the United States.

Since Taseko re-started operations at Gibraltar in 2004, the mine has produced 1.9 billion pounds of copper in concentrate, and is forecast to produce an additional 2.7 billion pounds through 2044. The cumulative total of 4.6billion pounds of copper forecast to be produced at Gibraltar from 2004 – 2044 is equivalent to the copper required to manufacture approximately 25 million electric vehicles (EV).

[Cornuck]

^ Thanks for posting that - it's something that doesn't seem to get out much.

[2Fingers]

^ Thanks for posting that - it's something that doesn't seem to get out much.

Agree.

A few more projects like this and it brings significant money to different levels of government. This then builds hospitals, schools and everything else we need.

[Topper]

Former NDP MLA who ran for the Conservatives in the last election and has been outspoken critic of Safer Supply, trans men in women's sports, and church fire bombings had her car set on fire the other night.

Oh those peaceful lefties.

https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-n ... re-7829325

[Topper]

ER closed at a Delta Hospital last night due to Dr shortage.

This is finally hitting the Vancouver burbs after being a common occurrence in rural BC for several years. Ask the folks in Merritt where it seems to happen at least once a month.

[2Fingers]

ER closed at a Delta Hospital last night due to Dr shortage.

This is finally hitting the Vancouver burbs after being a common occurrence in rural BC for several years. Ask the folks in Merritt where it seems to happen at least once a month.

Bloody ridiculous eh Tops that it is happening at all but this isn’t BC unique. It’s across the country as governments didn’t fund the system to get doctors trained now it will take years to build it back up.

A lot of people have to use ER because they don’t have a doctor. Doctors don’t want to be a family GP as there is too much admin work for them instead of just being doctor.

This won’t change under different governments, it’s been going on for decades.

[Topper]

I have a Dr, if I call for an appointment, I get to see him in three weeks time. If I go to emergency, I get to see him that day.

I think I mentioned this before, I was asked by a surgeon at BC Childrens about our rural healthcare system. He suggested a simple hub and spoke model. The Dr's offices are at the hospital instead of scattered through the community, Go to your Dr, He sees you and treats you, if you require the hospital's resources, they are right there at whatever lever needed.

Truth is, an appointment with your family Dr leads to a referral to a Specialist month to two years down the road.

[5thhorseman]

I don't have a doctor and usually get an appointment at a walk-in clinic if I need anything. A few days wait usually.