Resources & Agriculture

Sockeye salmon returns look promising

Commercial opening for Fraser River sockeye would be first in three years

Aug 2, 2022 3:41 PM Read more >

'Needs more work': Feds release new framework to phase out B.C.'s open-net fish farms

A new framework was just released by the DFO outlining the engagement process already underway that will aid B.C.'s transition away from open-net pen salmon farms.

Jul 29, 2022 6:21 PM Read more >

Cost of Coastal GasLink pipeline leaps 70% to $11.2B as TC Energy settles dispute

The projected cost of the contentious Coastal GasLink pipeline spanning northern British Columbia has jumped 70 per cent to $11.2 billion in the wake of a freshly inked deal between operator TC Energy Corp.

Jul 29, 2022 9:22 AM Read more >

FortisBC argues Metro staff report on Delta expansion flawed

LNG from Tilbury can reduce GHG emissions by 27 per cent compared to the petroleum-based marine fuels used today, according to FortsBC

Jul 29, 2022 8:41 AM Read more >

Canada sued in federal court over B.C. oil and gas 'sleeper' permits

Two environmental groups are suing the Canadian government for what they claim are unlawful extensions of offshore oil and gas permits dating back to the 1960s.

Jul 29, 2022 8:15 AM Read more >

'Living in the barns': What it takes to run an egg farm in B.C.'s extreme heat

This week, farmers are better equipped for the heat thanks to lessons they learned during last year's heat dome. But what does it cost to keep livestock healthy, and how much extra work is it to run a climate resilient farm?

Jul 27, 2022 9:55 AM Read more >