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Environmental review begins on HD Mining’s coal mine

Environmental review begins on HD Mining’s coal mine

A joint environmental review is now underway for a controversial underground coal mine proposed for Tumbler Ridge
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Fracking bans unjustified, says Fraser Institute

Fracking bans unjustified, says Fraser Institute

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is not without its risks, but outright bans are unjustified: Fraser Institute
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Oil and gas sector has long way to go in improving relationships with First Nations, say politicians

Oil and gas sector has long way to go in improving relationships with First Nations, say politicians

Proposed large-scale projects such as Northern Gateway have made it more important than ever for...
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David Black’s oil refinery would be clean, expensive

David Black’s oil refinery would be clean, expensive

David Black’s proposed oil refinery in Kitimat would cost $5 billion more to build than a conventional refinery, but would produce...
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Falling oil prices could hobble B.C. LNG industry

Falling oil prices could hobble B.C. LNG industry

Slump could chill LNG investment, but economists say market will correct price drop
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Southern half of B.C. now a control zone for avian flu

Southern half of B.C. now a control zone for avian flu

Efforts increase to stop bird flu that has appeared at five Fraser Valley farms and prompted seven countries to restrict B.C. poultry imports
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UPDATE: Virulent strain of bird flu found on fifth Fraser Valley farm

UPDATE: Virulent strain of bird flu found on fifth Fraser Valley farm

The strain has led to the euthanization of up to 140,000 birds, and Canadian poultry is now banned in seven countries
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Vancouver’s Ainsworth Lumber bought out by Norbord in $763m deal

Vancouver’s Ainsworth Lumber bought out by Norbord in $763m deal

Vancouver’s Ainsworth Lumber is merging with a fellow Canadian lumber giant in a deal worth $763 million.
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For "crumbling" Prince Rupert, LNG holds powerful allure

For "crumbling" Prince Rupert, LNG holds powerful allure

LNG tax windfall of $66 million a year would be invested in infrastructure: mayor
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BIV 25th Anniversary: Independent producers add private juice to B.C.’s public power grid

BIV 25th Anniversary: Independent producers add private juice to B.C.’s public power grid

Over the last 25 years, private companies have radically changed the business model of province’s power supply
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