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APGO
The APGO Education Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Scholarship Program that will support post-secondary students in the third year of a geoscience degree program at an Ontario university. The Foundation will award two scholarships of $5,000 each to two students of geoscience. As well, the Foundation announced the launch of its Bursary Program that will support immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists. Two bursaries of $5,000 each will be awarded. Click to view the Scholarship Program and Bursary Program for more details.
APGO
This is the link to the consultation draft of the Registration Regulation which APGO has submitted to the Minister of MNDM for consideration and approval. This proposed regulation is a substantial re-write of the current regulation. APGO members, past and present are encouraged to review and comment directly to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines and to APGO. Those who expect to register as a P.Geo. in the future should also comment. This link may be shared with anyone. The Ministry and APGO seek input, both positive and negative on this proposed regulation by May 9, 2016. Comments to the Ministry may be made via the email link after clicking the above link. Comments to APGO may be made to gwhite@apgo.net and include Regulation Consultation in the subject line.
APGO
April 4, 2016 at Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay
The event features presentations on the role of drone technology in mineral exploration.
There is still time to register. Click here for online registration.
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Geophysics GPR has a permanent presence in Africa, India and the Middle East. In addition to the engineering applications we have expanded our services in mineral exploration in these areas.
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APGO
April 5-6, 2016 — Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay
"Seeking Minerals for the Future"
Click here for more information.
AESAC
Phase One Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) Training Course
May 4-6, 2016 — Toronto, ON
Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) Training Course
May 12-14, 2016 — Toronto, ON
For event information and online registration, please click here.
CIM
May 1-4, 2016 — Vancouver
Click here for details.
Disclaimer: The media articles featured in Field Notes do not express or reflect the opinions of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, or any employee thereof.
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They're giving the thumbs up to Ottawa's pending investments in infrastructure, First Nations education and broadband, although small business tax freezes are a concern.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau's budget offered $120 billion in infrastructure spending over 10 years,
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The Sudbury Star
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Mining.com
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