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As 2019 comes to a close, APGO would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of Field Notes a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 9, 2019.
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National Geographic
In 2013, a team of scientists rocked geology fans when they reported that Mauna Loa, a 2,000-square-mile shield volcano in Hawaii, was probably not in fact the largest volcano in the world. That accolade, the team suggested, belonged to Tamu Massif, an extinct volcanic mountain on the seafloor east of Japan that appeared to be a single shield volcano covering a whopping 100,000 square miles, roughly the same size as the state of Arizona.
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Lab Manager Magazine
An international research team including Curtin University scientists has documented the "ghost" of an undiscovered mineral at two ancient meteorite impact craters.
The new study, published in the journal Geology, is the first to document evidence of a new form of the mineral monazite, which only exists on Earth during the immense pressures exerted by meteorite impacts.
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CBC News
Baffin Island holds some of its treasures in plain sight with rocks that produce rare gems sitting exposed to the elements, scientists say.
A new study from the University of British Columbia shows the area is home to a mineral that is prized by jewellers and collectors.
Study co-author Philippe Belley said in an interview that cobalt-blue spinel, "which is a ridiculously rare gemstone" gets a lot of interest from gemologists and jewellers but there's not enough supply.
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PGO
Are you close to completing 48 months of accumulated geoscience work experience? If so, you are eligible to apply for a change of designation to full practising membership.
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PGO
PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENCE AND AGGREGATE RESOURCES
A letter was recently sent to Minister Yakabuski, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), outlining PGO views on the regulations under development for the Ontario Aggregate Resources Act. The letter can be viewed here.
MEETING WITH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND PARKS (MECP)
On June 24, PGO conducted one of its periodic meetings with staff of MEPC to discuss various topics including Excess Soil Regulation, Conceptual Site Model, the Water bottling moratorium, professional practice guidance and complaints and discipline.
The Sudbury Star
After a two-year delay, a new plan has been put forward for arsenic cleanup at Long Lake that is expected to have less impact on area residents.
“Staff (members) have been working very hard behind the scenes to address the concerns that were raised two years ago,” said Brian McMahon, director of mine rehabilitation with the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines.
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CBC News
At first glance, it might look like it came from outer space, but experts say a giant rock dug up during the construction of a downtown Toronto parkette originated right here on Earth, where it's believed to date back over a billion years.
The 2,000-kilogram granite boulder turned up during the digging for a parkette in the Bloor-Annex business improvement area — and is estimated to be 1.1 billion to 1.4 billion years old.
"It gives us a link to the past," said Brian Burchell, chair of the BIA.
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PGO
This is a follow-up to the announcement that was made in June 2019 regarding the launch of APGO’s new “operating as” name, Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO).
While the business name is now PGO, our legal name remains to be the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario. There will be no changes to members’ professional seals and certificates and we will continue to issue these to new members under our legal name.
For more information and professional guidance on using the PGO identification and logo, please click here.
By Paul Hubley, Chair, PGO's Professional Practice Committee
As Chair of the Professional Practice Committee (PPC), I am pleased to announce the posting of PGO's guideline entitled Professional Geoscientists Reviewing Work Prepared By Another Geoscientist (May, 2019), uploaded today to the PGO website. The development of the guideline began in 2016 with a White Paper submitted to PGO Council, and was followed by contributions by various members of the PPC and Subcommittees, and PGO Council members, before being approved by PGO Council in May 2019. Colloquially referred to as "Peer Review" guideline, it is anticipated that this will provide some practical support for members while not being overly prescriptive. The guideline in part supports the PGO's strategic plan to ensure that members are competent, professional and ethical. I am also very pleased to announce that the peer review will be the focus of a presentation by Erica Richler (from Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc LLP law firm) at this year's AGM on June 14, for which we anticipate a good turnout. We hope to see you there!
Note: The PPC in addition to its four subcommittees (Geology, Geophysics, Geomorphology and Environmental) has the mandate to make available to members opportunities for professional growth and development, including guideline review and development, as required, and liaison with other regulatory bodies as applicable. If you are interested in participating in contributing to professional development for members and/or regulatory liaison, we encourage you to contact the applicable Chair listed in the Professional Practice directory on the PGO website. See the guideline here.
PGO
PGO’s Discipline Committee is responsible for hearing and determining on cases of professional misconduct, negligence or incompetence, brought against a member or certificate holder. The committee recently posted its decision concerning a former member, Ginger Ada Ethel Rogers, on the PGO website.
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