In 2003, a widespread blackout impacted more than 50 million people in Ontario and parts of the United States. This event prompted Ontario to focus on energy conservation programs to ease demand on the grid. The Independent Electricity System Operator’s Demand Response Program (DRA) and the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) are two such programs that […]
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Since 2009, employees from New Gold’s New Afton Mine have participated in the Boogie the Bridge community wellness fundraiser, achieving the status of largest corporate team in 2013 and holding that title for every in-person event to date. Jo Berry, founder of Boogie the Bridge, started the event in 1998 following the passing of her
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After months of training, Rainy River’s mine rescue team is ready to compete at the Thunder Bay district mine rescue competition in May, with the hope of improving on their performance from last year. “This year we’re really looking for that win,” said Justin Borger. “Last year we were close, but this year I’m pretty
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According to the Province of British Columbia, the 2023 wildlife season was the most destructive in British Columbia’s recorded history. Over the course of the season, tens of thousands of people were evacuated and hundreds of homes and structures were damaged or lost. As wildfires grew, the New Afton Mine recognized the urgent need
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In February, the Rainy River Mine held a Hiring Blitz recruitment event, building on what has become a highly successful and beneficial regular practice for both New Gold and the local communities. This event opens the door for people looking for entry-level positions such as administrators, construction operators or labourers, and has shown to be
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Stacey French, a member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, was successful in her application for the Supply Chain Cooperative Education student placement at New Gold. Stacey is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Supply Chain Management at Thompson Rivers University. Co-op student work terms at the New Afton Mine are eight to twelve
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