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Taseko Mines sues Wilderness Committee for defamation

Taseko Mines sues Wilderness Committee for defamation

Taseko Mines Ltd .

Strategic principals

Locating outside “crowded” Okanagan and taking part in the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival provide competitive advantages for B.C. wineries
Greenhouse growers bail out of B.C.

Greenhouse growers bail out of B.C.

Windset Farms and Village Farms are two examples of how the carbon tax is sending local innovators south of the border
Taseko and First Nations in “discussions” over New Prosperity

Taseko and First Nations in “discussions” over New Prosperity

After a months-long communications blackout, talks have begun between Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO), the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) and the province regarding the $1.1 billion New Prosperity copper-gold project near Williams Lake.
Northern firms look to Vancouver job-seekers to fill labour gaps

Northern firms look to Vancouver job-seekers to fill labour gaps

On February 29, more than 20 companies from northern B.C. will come to Vancouver to host the Job Fair of Northern BC.
Province invests up to $120m in natural gas development

Province invests up to $120m in natural gas development

The province has renewed its support of B.C.'s natural gas industry by providing up to $120 million in royalty credits to encourage development.
Smart-meter firm Corix buys large U.S. utility

Smart-meter firm Corix buys large U.S. utility

Vancouver-based Corix Group of Companies ’ utilities arm has spent an undisclosed amount to buy large U.S. utility Hydro Star, LLC. from Highstar Capital Fund II, L.P. and other owners, the company announced February 20.

Shale supply glut slashes B.C.’s gas revenue

Value of province’s oil and gas rights sales dropped 74% in 2011 amid suffering prices
B.C. budget: Mineral exploration sector welcomes “responsible” budget

B.C. budget: Mineral exploration sector welcomes “responsible” budget

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s fiscally disciplined provincial budget has been warmly received by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) for making B.C. a “safe harbour” for investment.
Concord Pacific diversifies, electrifies

Concord Pacific diversifies, electrifies

Prominent Vancouver developer moves into energy sector with investments in wind farm and run-of-river power projects