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Canada makes small emissions cut in 2023, but must ramp up to hit key targets: report

Canada makes small emissions cut in 2023, but must ramp up to hit key targets: report

Hikes to oil production and rebounding air travel put a drag on Canada's climate progress last year, a report published Thursday by a leading policy institute found, though the country was still able to make a modest cut to its planet-warming emissio
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Port Coquitlam firm hit with $150K fine — 672 bylaw tickets later

Port Coquitlam firm hit with $150K fine — 672 bylaw tickets later

Inspectors with B.C.'s Environment Ministry found Ground X was discharging high levels of arsenic, chromium, lead, coliform and hydrocarbons into a ditch that drains into the nearby Pitt River.
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Canadian CEOs worry about climate change 'all or most of the time': survey

Canadian CEOs worry about climate change 'all or most of the time': survey

CALGARY — The proportion of Canadian business leaders who say they are worried about climate change jumped dramatically in 2024.
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Woodfibre LNG issued a warning for non-compliance by environmental regulator

Woodfibre LNG issued a warning for non-compliance by environmental regulator

Company says it is now in compliance and that the warning letter speaks to the first quarter of 2024.
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B.C. increasing methane reduction regs for oil and gas

B.C. increasing methane reduction regs for oil and gas

B.C. already surpassed its methane reduction targets last year.
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British Columbians balking at net zero policies: poll

British Columbians balking at net zero policies: poll

Poll finds strong support for nuclear power, renewables, but opposition to EV mandates
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New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG

New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG

The ads will run on social media, YouTube and in newspapers.
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B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

The Queen of New Westminster, which serves the busy Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, is expected to be out of service until at least the end of this month.
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Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.
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After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

A derelict sailboat has been on the sand at Gonzales Beach since a March 27 storm.
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