A First Nation in British Columbia's Central Interior says it will seek an injunction from the province's top court in order to halt the start of drilling at what it considers a sacred lake on its territory. The Tsilhqot'in Nation is against a plan by Taseko Mines to begin drilling on Tuesday and has scheduled a hearing in the B.C. Court of Appeal for next Friday in a bid to protect Fish Lake, known as Teztan Biny in its language. The federal government had twice rejected the mine, citing damage to fish and fish habitat. Taseko spokesman Brian Battison says the work slated to start Tuesday is the company's attempt to prove fish in the lake will not be harmed.

Source: CBC News March 16, 2019 02:03 UTC