Kamloops Physicians For A Healthy Environment Society

Local First Nations hosting own review of Ajax Mine

KAMLOOPS - A group representing local First Nations will delve into the potential impacts of the proposed Ajax Mine on their traditional territory. The Stk'emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation, a group representing the Skeetchestn and Tk’emlups Indian Bands, are presenting community information sessions aimed at helping band members formulate a decision on the proposed mine, which...

Anti-Ajax coalition worries about ‘perception of bias’ if KGHM funds city’s review

KAMLOOPS – A coalition of anti-Ajax groups are concerned with the Kamloops city council decision to ask KGHM to fund their independent review. Mayor Peter Milobar met with the mining company this week and KGHM verbally agreed to pay for the city’s review of the Ajax mine. Spokesperson for the coalition Cynthia Ross Friedman worries...