Peat mines OK'd despite expert objections - CBC.ca

2 February 2012, 4:50 pm

Peat mines OK'd despite expert objectionsCBC.caThe Save Lake Winnipeg Act became law on June 16, 2011, and prevents the province's Mining Department from issuing new leases for peat lands. But three corporate entities — Sun Gro, Jiffy, and Berger — received environmental licences to mine peat ...and more »... Read More »

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