NOTE: The CIB (Canada Infrastructure Bank) in contrast to the Bank of Canada (BofC), see Banksters: Index. News Canada’s biggest public sector union calls the public-private scheme risky and expensive August 6, 2019 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is looking to pressure cash-strapped municipalities into using Public-Private Partnerships to refurbish or replace water and […]
New owners of Revelstoke water bottling plant shipping water to Vancouver facility while they re-build plant by Alex Cooper Marke Antonsen The new owners of the Revelstoke water bottling plant are selling their product in the United States and in town. Revelstoke Artesian Spring Water can bought at the Esso gas station and Big Eddy […]
Return to INDEX In regard to the “Strathcona Resolution” to stop the export of groundwater from B.C. (NOTE: Links to More history on Water Export is under HISTORY in the INDEX) As at August 2019: Ontario exports groundwater but is currently under a moratorium, triggered by drought and citizen opposition. Newfoundland did have a moratorium, […]
Richard Belanger and Sara Ward presented their plans for a new water bottling facility to Canal Flats residents on Thursday August 15th. Photo by Lizzie Midyette Water bottling facility proposed in Canal Flats Source of the Columbia Beverages Inc. promises jobs and financial investment into community By Dean Midyette Special to the Pioneer At an […]
GoldenKey Investment Group is drilling test wells on Fisher Road. Investment group plans to build water bottling facility in Golden GoldenKey Investments Group has purchased a 20-acre parcel of land on Fisher Road, and has begun steps toward building a water bottling facility. The company focuses on investments, specializing in natural resources like coal, iron, […]
How many urban people think that sources of drinking water are protected? The article tells me that rural dwellers might disagree. Nicholson has only 350 residents. I wonder how big is the aquifer that supplies their water? Which is a dumb question. Aquifers are not enclosed by impenetrable, water-tight walls. Water flows, sometimes fast, sometimes […]
British Columbia Uchucklesaht Tribe launches luxury brand of bottled water drawn from Vancouver Island spring Megan Thomas – CBC News The water is drawn from the T’iitsk’in spring located in Uchucklesaht territory. (Thunderbird Spirit Water) A small First Nation in B.C. is hoping to make a big splash in the bottled water business. The Uchucklesaht Tribe […]
Background info: 2019-01-28 Intro to the “Strathcona Resolution” re Water Export, with list of related postings From: Bruce & Nicole Sent: April 15, 2019 Subject: Strathcona Regional District resolution Importance: High Hi. I thought you might enjoy some good news, since you are fighting the same issues. For those of you who have been […]
Lengthy with good information, set in the international context of water shortages. == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Just 90 minutes from Toronto, residents of a First Nations community try to improve the water situation as the beverage company extracts from their land Alexandra Shimo […]
https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/call-of-the-forest-the-forgotten-wisdom-of-trees Forests are one of the world’s most significant sources of food, new medicines and oxygen. Scientist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger explores our profound biological and spiritual connection with trees, and meets people who are taking the lead to replant, restore and protect the last of the planet’s great ancient forests.