Resources & Agriculture

Woodfibre LNG plant proving to be a tough sell in Squamish

Environmental worries trump potential for $1.7 billion in investment, 100 high-paying jobs and approximately $2 million in taxes

Jun 9, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

Canadian gas exports on downward slide in 2014

U.S. shale gas production pushes Canada’s sales to their lowest level in more than a decade

Jun 9, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

B.C.’s natural gas supply will support long-term prosperity

British Columbia has a large, growing supply of natural gas to support economic growth for decades to come, contrary to a report released recently by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), which used incomplete data.

Jun 9, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

Malaysia’s Petronas hits another B.C. LNG milestone

New fiscal package signed for massive gas project in climate of market uncertainty

Jun 9, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

Teen builds business success against the odds

A summer campfire tale sparked an idea for an enterprising Surrey youth that has yielded a thriving business and recognition from the Surrey Board of Trade.

Jun 5, 2015 2:32 PM Read more >

Site C decision date up in the air

A decision regarding the Site C dam could come as early as July, but it may take...

Jun 5, 2015 10:37 AM Read more >

PwC outlook paints grim picture for mining, exploration

Things are not looking good for multi-billion mine projects like...

Jun 5, 2015 9:25 AM Read more >

Rancher’s appeal to stop mineral exploration dismissed

New Nadina Explorations Ltd. has been given the green light to continue drilling on private property over the objections of

Jun 4, 2015 11:19 AM Read more >

Demand for LNG revised downward amid plunging oil, coal prices: IEA report

Plunging oil and coal prices have the potential to hurt B.C.’s natural resources economy in more than one way.

Jun 4, 2015 11:03 AM Read more >

Gold sector contributed more to the global economy than the GDP of 150 countries in 2013

The industry injected more than US$171 billion worldwide

Jun 3, 2015 10:37 AM Read more >