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Two major mining prospects could put B.C. on the nickel mining map

Two major mining prospects could put B.C. on the nickel mining map

The Baptiste and Turnagain mines would represent $8 billion in capital investments and would contribute significantly to Canada’s nickel production
EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

The Environmental Assessment Office says this change allows for all workers to reside at the camp to help reduce negative impacts on Squamish.
Klahoose First Nation buys tenure from Interfor

Klahoose First Nation buys tenure from Interfor

Acquisition brings First Nations' fibre basket to nearly 300,000 cubic metres
Regulator denies Trans Mountain's pipeline variance request

Regulator denies Trans Mountain's pipeline variance request

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator has denied a request by Trans Mountain Corp. for a variance on a section of pipeline in B.C.
B.C. moves to reduce raw log exports, boost higher-value wood manufacturing

B.C. moves to reduce raw log exports, boost higher-value wood manufacturing

VICTORIA — British Columbia is moving to reduce the export of raw logs harvested in the province by requiring that certain types of lumber from the Interior undergo manufacturing first. A statement from the Forests Ministry says changes to B.C.
Energy infrastructure firm AltaGas raising quarterly dividend for 2024

Energy infrastructure firm AltaGas raising quarterly dividend for 2024

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. is raising its dividend as it says it expects its earnings to grow next year, helped by its core operations. The energy infrastructure company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 29.
Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

The controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred in Canada by 2030 under proposed regulations outlined Monday by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
BC Hydro to burn wood debris at Site C

BC Hydro to burn wood debris at Site C

Burning is expected to take place now through March in the Portage Mountain Quarry area and along the north and south bank of the Peace River between the Site C dam site and Peace Canyon Dam
Canadian-led collaboration underway to create global standard for responsible mining

Canadian-led collaboration underway to create global standard for responsible mining

Mining Association of Canada partnering up with other groups
Feds dish out $12M for salmon habitat restoration work

Feds dish out $12M for salmon habitat restoration work

The funding includes $5 million over five years for Nature Trust of B.C. projects on Vancouver Island