B.C. to ban mining in Flathead Valley

February 10, 2010

CBC News

B.C.'s Liberal government has announced plans to ban all mining and oil and gas development in the Flathead Valley, located in the southeastern corner of the province.

The move, which follows years of protests and international campaigning by environmentalists, was announced by the government on Tuesday during the speech from the throne read by Lt.-Gov. Steven Point.

"Mining, oil and gas development and coal-bed gas extraction will not be permitted in British Columbia's Flathead Valley," he said.