July 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
** Provincial authorities issued a work permit for a controversial mining project near Williams Lake. The permit authorizes Taseko Mines Ltd TKO.TO to conduct exploration work at the site of the proposed Prosperity Mine, a copper-gold project that has twice failed to obtain necessary federal approvals to proceed. (https://tgam.ca/2u9sMVo)
** The takeover of Tembec Inc TMB.TO by Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc RYAM.N has been thrown into doubt as major shareholders of Tembec voice their opposition to the friendly $807-million deal. (https://tgam.ca/2u7Ahug)
** A wind-turbine-blade factory controlled by German Siemens AG SIEGn.DE is winding down operations, leaving 340 employees in Tillsonburg, Ont., without work by early next year. (https://tgam.ca/2u5twcc)
NATIONAL POST
** Canada Jetlines Ltd JET.V a start-up airline hoping to bring affordable fares to Canadians, has set its sights on launching an ultra-low-cost carrier next summer under the leadership of a new chief executive.