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Environmental compliance in BC: enforcement and education. Report polluters or poachers at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277). Collection Notice: https://xitter.cf/t.co/77WaQqYDR0

 British Columbia, Canada
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Sea to Sky Power Washing Inc. received a $26,000 administrative penalty for causing pollution in Parkside Creek in #NorthVancouver. @BC_COS officers observed more than 150 dead fish after diluted dish soap used during roof cleaning entered the creek. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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Spa Hills Farm Inc. received two administrative penalties totaling $32,708 for composting facility contraventions near #SalmonArm. Previous inspections resulted in warnings, and a 2025 inspection found leachate being discharged to ground. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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EVR Operations Ltd. received a $2,200 administrative penalty for 11 failures to immediately notify the Ministry of non-compliances at its #Elk Valley operations between 2024 and 2026. The company had previously been warned about reporting requirements. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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Highline West Mushrooms Limited received a $7,000 administrative penalty after failing to properly contain and treat air emissions from its mushroom composting facility near #Hope between 2024 and 2026. The Ministry had previously issued a warning in 2024. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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The City of #PrinceRupert received a $10,500 administrative penalty for failures to maintain sewer infrastructure that resulted in municipal wastewater releases into Prince Rupert Harbour, Hays Creek and onto land between 2024 and 2026. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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HD Mining International Ltd. received a $12,644.75 administrative penalty for 46 failures to comply with monitoring requirements at the Murray River Coal Project near #TumblerRidge between 2024 and 2025. They were warned for the same issue in 2024. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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Echo Bay Developments Ltd. received a $4,750 administrative penalty for burning prohibited materials near #AlertBay. @BC_COS found evidence of burned batteries, furniture, plastics and other domestic, construction and demolition waste. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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EVR Operations Ltd. received four penalties totaling $143,000 for exceeding authorized discharge limits for selenium and nitrate in the Fording River and Line Creek near #Sparwood in 2023. The company has previously received penalties for the same issue. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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A resident of #Hope received a $1,300 administrative penalty for failing to provide information requested during a ministry inspection related to potential contaminated site activities. He had previously received a warning for a similar failure. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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The Ministry of Transportation and Transit received a $4,000 administrative penalty for failing to maintain the electric bear fence at the Dease Lake Landfill at the required minimum voltage on 62 occasions between August 2024 and October 2025. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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A resident near #Fort St. John received a $17,000 administrative penalty for the unauthorized discharge of waste oil into Fish Creek in May 2024. The spill contaminated about 3 km of the creek and posed risks to aquatic life. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) received a $7,250 administrative penalty for failing to prevent litter from scattering from the Knockholt Landfill near #Houston into the surrounding environment. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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A #Creston resident received a $4,750 administrative penalty for burning prohibited materials on December 24, 2025. Fire responders found a burn pile containing garbage, plastics, treated wood, construction waste and other debris. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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EVR Operations Ltd. received 2 administrative penalties totaling $126,000 for 12 unauthorized discharges at its Elk Valley operations near #Sparwood between June and October 2024. Two spills reached local watercourses. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd. based in #Surrey received a $2,206 administrative penalty for the unauthorized discharge of effluent between June and November 2025. The discharge continued after a Ministry warning issued in May 2025. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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Deep Water Recovery Ltd., who operate a marine vessel maintenance & recycling company on #BaynesSound, received 3 administrative penalties totaling $92,500 for failing to comply with a pollution abatement order. ow.ly/GNll50DrnJt
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The Corporation of the City of #Fernie received 2 administrative penalties totaling $13,395 for non-compliances at their municipal sewage treatment facility related to bypassing treatment and measuring flow. shorturl.at/IptIq
Large lagoon on bottom half of photo surrounded by leafless trees in the background and frosty grasses in the foreground. Bottom right edge of the pond has bright green algae and some is noticeable in patches in the distance. Photo: ENV

ALT Large lagoon on bottom half of photo surrounded by leafless trees in the background and frosty grasses in the foreground. Bottom right edge of the pond has bright green algae and some is noticeable in patches in the distance. Photo: ENV

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Conuma Resources Limited, who own and operate Brule coal mine near #Chetwynd, received 3 administrative penalties totaling $42,250 for non-compliances related to exceedances of total suspended solids in the effluent discharged from their sediment ponds. shorturl.at/IptIq
Brownish green water running down a rocky stream from the top to the bottom of the photo. The stream is flanked by long green and brown grass. There is a black pipe partially visible on the right side of the stream. Photo: ENV

ALT Brownish green water running down a rocky stream from the top to the bottom of the photo. The stream is flanked by long green and brown grass. There is a black pipe partially visible on the right side of the stream. Photo: ENV

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Mangal Capital Inc., which operates Sandhu Fruit Farm near Summerland, received a $15,000 administrative penalty for improperly disposing of waste cherries by burying them in trenches. shorturl.at/IptIq
Large trench running from the bottom centre of the photo to the top. The trench is half full with cherries and has 3 large pieced of cardboard on top and a large wooden fruit crate in it. Photo: ENV

ALT Large trench running from the bottom centre of the photo to the top. The trench is half full with cherries and has 3 large pieced of cardboard on top and a large wooden fruit crate in it. Photo: ENV

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RGM Holdings Ltd, which provides logging & other services, received an $8,000 administrative penalty after the @BC_COS found them burning in weather conditions which weren’t allowing for good smoke dispersal & too close to a neighboring #Golden residence. shorturl.at/IptIq
Looking down a snow covered bank towards a road and flat area beyond. Evergreen covered mountains in the background under a low cloud sky. View is obscured by thick grey/beige smoke. Photo: ENV

ALT Looking down a snow covered bank towards a road and flat area beyond. Evergreen covered mountains in the background under a low cloud sky. View is obscured by thick grey/beige smoke. Photo: ENV

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