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Provincial government signs LNG agreement with Petronas

Provincial government signs LNG agreement with Petronas

Premier Christy Clark has signed a letter of intent with Petronas, Malaysia’s national energy company, that addresses collaborative work in producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) in British Columbia and exporting it to Asian markets, the provincial government announced May 5.
Northern B.C.'s Canfor mill set for $30-million upgrade

Northern B.C.'s Canfor mill set for $30-million upgrade

Canfor will invest $30 million at its Polar facility in Bear Lake, north of Prince George, to replace the existing sawmill and to produce higher-value products, company officials said Wednesday at the company's annual general meeting in Prince George.
Government to release Site C report May 8

Government to release Site C report May 8

The federal and B.C. governments will reveal a Joint Review Panel's recommendations regarding Site C on May 8, officials confirmed Thursday.
First Nation group launches legal action over Kinder Morgan pipeline

First Nation group launches legal action over Kinder Morgan pipeline

An aboriginal band based within North Vancouver is launching legal action against the Canadian government over the Kinder Morgan pipeline’s review process.
Copper Mountain’s gross profits slip despite record production

Copper Mountain’s gross profits slip despite record production

Despite record production in the first quarter of 2014, Copper Mountain Mining Corporation’s (TSX:CUM) gross profits were down $7 million compared with the same period last year.
B.C. government's $100b Prosperity Fund projections are "too good to be true," says CCPA

B.C. government's $100b Prosperity Fund projections are "too good to be true," says CCPA

The $100 billion Prosperity Fund that the British Columbia government claims will be generated by LNG development in the province is unrealistic, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
Goldcorp's El Morro mine project to go ahead after Chilean court appeal

Goldcorp's El Morro mine project to go ahead after Chilean court appeal

A Chilean appeals court has rejected an attempt to halt Goldcorp's (TSX:G), (NYSE:GG) $3.9 billion El Morro gold and copper mine, clearing the way for the project to go ahead.
Oil spills can bring “economic benefits,” says Kinder Morgan

Oil spills can bring “economic benefits,” says Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan's (NYSE:KMI) assertion that oil spills could bring economic benefits is triggering heated reactions.
Kevin Douglas Addison facing charges in Western Forest Products Nanaimo mill shooting

Kevin Douglas Addison facing charges in Western Forest Products Nanaimo mill shooting

Kevin Douglas Addison faces two counts of first degree murder and two charges attempted murder after a mass shooting at Western Forest Products mill early April 30 that left two people dead and injured two others.
Former worker held in Nanaimo mill deaths; no motive revealed

Former worker held in Nanaimo mill deaths; no motive revealed

A 47-year-old former mill worker is in police custody facing murder charges in relation to the worst workplace shooting on Vancouver Island in recent memory.