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Crisis in Labrador West: boom, bust, repeat
Economic downturn in mining activity is devastating the communities of Labrador City and Wabush.
Jon Parsons
June 1, 2015
# natural resources
Letters
Social license, more than public consultation
Private interests wanting to develop natural resources need to do more than "consult" with local residents --- they need locals' consent and approval
admin
March 19, 2015
News
No more Old Harry extensions for Corridor Resources
Enough is enough, coalition tells Petroleum Board
Robert Devet
August 23, 2014
News
Government promises external review of fracking
Citizen groups stress public pressure and diligence still needed to ensure process is transparent and truly independent
Justin Brake
August 15, 2014
News
Residents, groups call for independent external review of fracking
Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Fracking Awareness Network gathered in Corner Brook Thursday to send a united message to the provincial government.
Justin Brake
May 16, 2014
Cutting through the spin on CETA
CETA “not about trade”
In the first of this 5-part series: What the North American Free Trade Agreement has taught us, and the implications of another treaty based on…
Marilyn Reid
February 17, 2014
The Green Space
Sandy Pond sacrifice
Would industry be as quick to use natural ponds as tailings impoundments if they had to pay full market value?
Douglas Ballam
November 12, 2013
View From The Mainland
Land use panning
Would you bother doing business with a government that shows it can't be trusted?
Brandon Pardy
November 7, 2013
The Green Space
Industry does not have a social licence to frack in Western Newfoundland
If private companies want to use controversial practices to exploit oil and gas on the Island's west coast they're going to need a green light…
Douglas Ballam
October 29, 2013
Arts & Culture
Reviews
Standing on shattered ground
The Zoot Pictures Inc. and CBC co-produced documentary 'Shattered Ground' explains the science behind the controversial method of natural gas extraction – hydraulic fracturing –…
Stephanie Sodero
July 11, 2013
View From The Mainland
CETA: taking stock(s)
The Canada-European Union free trade agreement is coming. Labrador and Newfoundland are both part of Canada. Sadly, but ultimately, Canada controls our fisheries.
Brandon Pardy
June 6, 2013
Potato Potato
Food sovereignty and other priorities
While many are benefiting from the province's move toward a full-on energy economy, there is little hope for future generations, who will wonder why we…
Genevieve Brouillette
May 27, 2013
The Green Space
Dunderdale administration – worst protected areas record in Canada
But ultimately, we’re all to blame.
Douglas Ballam
March 5, 2013
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