May 5, 2020 – The B.C. Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Research Collaborative (MERC) has established a two-year plan to advance research on methane emissions from oil and gas activity. The joint initiative of industry, government, the regulator and non-profits supports B.C.’s methane emission reduction targets. MERC’s 2019-2021 research plan will lead to recommendations […]

Geoscience BC is hosting an online open house to discuss project results and answer questions from 3 to 4pm PST on Thursday May 7th, 2020.  You will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting. Vancouver, BC – April 30, 2020 – An extensive new Geoscience BC report details initial field work […]

Vancouver, BC – April 28, 2020 – New developments of a technique to test for halogen elements in samples taken from treetops may help to focus mineral exploration in central British Columbia. A new Geoscience BC report shows results of determining concentrations of the halogen elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine in spruce top needles […]

April 24, 2020 – Vancouver, British Columbia and Ottawa, Ontario – Geoscience BC and the Natural Gas Innovation Fund™ (NGIF) have announced an agreement that sets out how the two organizations will work together to co-invest in cleantech research that could deliver greenhouse gas emission reductions and boost economic development. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) […]

Vancouver, BC – April 23, 2020 – Geoscience BC and the Geological Survey of Canada are hosting a free online open house to discuss new research assessing potential for geothermal energy generation at Mount Meager, near Pemberton, British Columbia. The online open house will present and discuss findings presented in a new report due to […]

Vancouver, BC – April 6, 2020 – This quarterly update from Geoscience BC covers the January to March quarter and provides updates on Geoscience BC Minerals and Energy projects; new publications released; 2020 scholarship program and picture contest now open.   View Quarterly Newsletter   About Geoscience BC Geoscience BC generates independent, public geoscience research […]

Vancouver, BC – March 31, 2020 – Geoscience BC has launched its annual picture competition today in an effort to collect as many great visual geoscience stories over the upcoming months as possible. Anyone who has worked on a Geoscience BC project is eligible for this contest, including principal investigators, students (including scholarship winners) and […]

March 16, 2020 – Following the advice of the Canadian and BC governments last week, Geoscience BC has implemented the following measures: We are not convening or scheduling any in-person meetings at Geoscience BC office until further notice. Geoscience BC staff is working remotely and can be reached by email and phone. If you had […]

Vancouver, BC – March 12, 2020 – Geoscience BC minerals research has delivered a new earth science model to boost understanding of the rocks and minerals that host several world-class mineral deposits in BC’s Southeast Region. The study examined the contact between two important tectonic domains, the Purcell Anticlinorium and the Kootenay Arc. Using mineral […]

Vancouver, BC – March 10, 2020 – Geoscience BC opened its annual graduate research scholarship program today and is now seeking applications for up to ten awards of $5,000 each for students working on projects in BC exploring each of our three research focus areas: Minerals, Energy and Water. In 2019, Geoscience BC funded 10 […]