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B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

By 2035, the sector could be less than half the size it was in 2005, according to analysts.
Canada appears well-positioned for LNG exports: report

Canada appears well-positioned for LNG exports: report

Canada expected to supply 5% of global LNG by 2030, according to Evaluate Energy
BHP approves $6.4B second stage of Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan

BHP approves $6.4B second stage of Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan

Australian mining giant BHP is going ahead with a plan to spend $6.
Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated

Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated

According to Fortuna, the San Jose mine is now in full compliance with all material environmental laws
BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province's Crown power utility is applying for a 2.3-per-cent rate increase starting in April, adding about $2 a month to the average residential bill.
Coastal GasLink makes final weld in completed pipeline

Coastal GasLink makes final weld in completed pipeline

With 100% of pipe in the ground, project now moves into clean-up
Teck Resources president and COO Harry Conger to retire Wednesday

Teck Resources president and COO Harry Conger to retire Wednesday

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says Harry (Red) Conger will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Wednesday. He is also expected to step down from Teck’s board of directors at the same time.
Province working with Tla’amin to reclaim Powell River pulp mill site

Province working with Tla’amin to reclaim Powell River pulp mill site

MOU with First Nations includes working on 'repossession' of pulp mill site
Woodfibre LNG hosts VR viewing of the future liquefied natural gas facility

Woodfibre LNG hosts VR viewing of the future liquefied natural gas facility

Users who attended a session could view the compressor station, flare and floating storage—among other aspects—with tech. Future dates to use VR to come in 2024.
Climate change 'especially' impacted Delta farmers this year

Climate change 'especially' impacted Delta farmers this year

Local long-time farmers say they face a major threat to the long-term viability of agriculture in Delta