Vancouver, BC – March 13, 2019 – Since Geoscience BC was created in 2005, we have generated and compiled thousands of square kilometres of geophysical data to help visualize the earth beneath our feet. Now, practicum student Matrika Koirala is auditing the data to make sure it is easy to access through our Earth Science […]
Vancouver, BC – March 7, 2019 – New Research funded by Geoscience BC provides vital information about the impact of thawing permafrost in northern British Columbia and southern Northwest Territories, and will help communities and the resource sector to make more informed decisions about water management. Islands of boreal forest in the region are subsiding, […]
Vancouver, BC – March 4, 2019 -Geoscience BC opened its annual scholarship program today and is now seeking applications for up to ten awards of $5,000 each to support research examining our strategic focus areas of minerals, energy and water in British Columbia. Geoscience BC has invested $520,000 since 2007 to increase geoscience literacy and […]
Vancouver, BC – February 12, 2019 -Geoscience BC released a report today that further refines a new method for cleaning steelmaking coal before coke quality assessment. The re-jigged ‘Roben Jig’ method eliminates dangerous organic chemicals and uses water and a simple shaking process to produce coal samples of comparable quality to traditional methods at reduced […]
Vancouver, BC – February 11, 2019 – Geoscience BC is pleased to announce the promotion of Christa Pellett to Vice President, Minerals as of April 15, 2019. She will assume the role from Bruce Madu who is semi-retiring. Christa joined Geoscience BC in 2007 as a Project Geologist and Communications Coordinator. Her role has evolved, […]
Vancouver, BC – February 6, 2019 – A report and maps released by Geoscience BC today provide new information about where there is an increased potential of amplification of ground motion from earthquakes associated with hydraulic fracturing and fluid disposal in northeastern British Columbia’s Montney Play. The research can be used to better anticipate movement at […]
Vancouver, BC – January 28, 2019 -Geoscience BC has today published its 2018 Annual Report and two Summary of Activities volumes covering Minerals, Energy and Water earth science research. The Annual Report is an overview and ‘report card’ for 2018, while the Summary of Activities volumes provide technical details of every active Geoscience BC project […]
Meet the Researcher! Project lead Trygve Höy will be at the AME Roundup Geoscience BC booth (#217) from 3-4pm on January 28, 2019 to discuss his project work in the region. Vancouver, BC – January 28, 2019 -Geological mapping covering 8,000 km2 of historic mining areas in British Columbia’s Kootenay Boundary Regional District was released […]
Vancouver, BC – January 24, 2019- Geoscience BC’s latest quarterly update includes details on our new logo, Strategic Task Force on Water and more. Click here to view the latest edition Click here to subscribe for news updates About Geoscience BC Geoscience BC is an independent, non-profit organization that generates earth science information […]
January 17, 2019 – Geoscience BC will be at AME Mineral Exploration Roundup from January 28th to 31st, 2019 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East with new data and updates on a series of 2018 projects. Join us at Booth #217. New Mapping — Meet the Researcher! — Monday, January 28th New Mapping in Boundary […]