Did You Know? - Learn facts about coal that you probably didn't know!
2017 CAC Award of Distinction - Dr. Ross Leeder
Congrats to our 2017 AOD winner, Dr. Ross Leeder
Coal Mining in BC: Rod Butler, ILWU, Westshore Terminals
Rod Butler, member of International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada, and electrician at Westshore Terminals, speaks about his 30 year career in the coal industry.
Coal Mining in BC: Denis Horgan, Westshore Terminals
Denis Horgan, Vice President & General Manager at Westshore Terminals, speaks about safety initiatives at Westshore Terminals and benefits of the coal industry.
2016 CAC Award of Distinction - Madeleine Suska
Congrats to our 2016 AOD winner, Madeleine Suska
2015 CAC Award of Distinction - David Fawcett
Congrats to our 2015 AOD winner, David Fawcett
Coal Mining in BC: Jen Schlender, Warehouse Apprentice, USW
Jen Schlender, Warehouse Apprentice with USW has worked in the coal industry for 7 years. Hear her speak about her experience.
Transporting Coal
Coal has been safely transported in BC for more than 40 years. At the mine, the coal is loaded onto rail cars and covered with a glue-like spray that forms a crust on the top to prevent dust from escaping the cars.
Steel Making Coal
Most of the coal produced in BC is used to make steel. Steel goes into just about everything - from buildings, bicycles, transit and turbines.
Electricity for Developing Countries
Four of every 10 people depend on coal for electricity, many of whom live in developing countries in need of access to dependable and affordable electricity.
Did You Know? - Learn facts about coal that you probably didn't know!
Congrats to our 2017 AOD winner, Dr. Ross Leeder
Rod Butler, member of International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada, and electrician at Westshore Terminals, speaks about his 30 year career in the coal industry.
Denis Horgan, Vice President & General Manager at Westshore Terminals, speaks about safety initiatives at Westshore Terminals and benefits of the coal industry.
Congrats to our 2016 AOD winner, Madeleine Suska
Congrats to our 2015 AOD winner, David Fawcett
Jen Schlender, Warehouse Apprentice with USW has worked in the coal industry for 7 years. Hear her speak about her experience.
Coal has been safely transported in BC for more than 40 years. At the mine, the coal is loaded onto rail cars and covered with a glue-like spray that forms a crust on the top to prevent dust from escaping the cars.
Most of the coal produced in BC is used to make steel. Steel goes into just about everything - from buildings, bicycles, transit and turbines.
Four of every 10 people depend on coal for electricity, many of whom live in developing countries in need of access to dependable and affordable electricity.