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Site C investment 'reckless and irresponsible,' says former BC Hydro CEO

Site C investment 'reckless and irresponsible,' says former BC Hydro CEO

Marc Eliesen's submission to the BC Utilities Commission's Site C inquiry tears down the project's business case
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B.C. forestry giants post strong earnings, despite duties

B.C. forestry giants post strong earnings, despite duties

B.C. Premier John Horgan optimistic a softwood deal can be reached following U.S. visit
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Infographic: The Yukon - where mineral potential is coming of age

The Yukon has some of the world's best mineral sources, according to studies. Why has its potential never been reached? This infographic delves in.
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(Updated) Site C partner Petrowest going into receivership, faces termination from Peace River Hydro Partners group

(Updated) Site C partner Petrowest going into receivership, faces termination from Peace River Hydro Partners group

Petrowest Corporation (TSX:PRW), one of three major contractors involved in the building of the $8.
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Trees, soil and snow can help detect mineral deposits: Vancouver Island researchers

Trees, soil and snow can help detect mineral deposits: Vancouver Island researchers

A new analytical method developed by researchers on Vancouver Island uses snow, soil and trees to identify buried mineral deposits.
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For B.C. pest tech startup Semios, it’s California here I come

For B.C. pest tech startup Semios, it’s California here I come

Vancouver company sees $600 million annual market potential in state’s agri-industry
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Myra Falls mine on Vancouver Island restarts

Myra Falls mine on Vancouver Island restarts

After nearly two years of being idle, the Myra Falls lead-zinc-copper mine is restarting
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Goldcorp announces closure of 107-year-old Dome mine

Goldcorp announces closure of 107-year-old Dome mine

Porcupine Gold Mines, a subsidiary of Goldcorp (NYSE:GG, TSX:G), said last week that mining operations are permanently ending at the Dome underground mine in Timmins, Ontario, 107 years after the mine started up in 1910.
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Wildfires hitting B.C.’s cattle industry hard

Wildfires hitting B.C.’s cattle industry hard

Infrastructure lost took a lifetime to build, laments association boss
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NDP might consider hitting pause button on Site C project

NDP might consider hitting pause button on Site C project

Better to match existing demand than build for future, says one observer
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