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B.C. produced more than half of Canada’s softwood in 2012: StatsCan

B.C. produced more than half of Canada’s softwood in 2012: StatsCan

More than half of Canada’s total softwood production in 2012 was in British Columbia, according to Statistics Canada data released November 12.
Progress Energy buys part of Talisman Energy’s reserves in Montney for $1.5 billion

Progress Energy buys part of Talisman Energy’s reserves in Montney for $1.5 billion

Progress Energy Canada, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s national energy company Petronas, has purchased a chunk of Talisman Energy Corp’s (TSX:TLM) Montney region assets for $1.5 billion, the company announced November 8.
Commercial fisheries decision-making should consider factors beyond economic value: study

Commercial fisheries decision-making should consider factors beyond economic value: study

Marine-use policies must consider the value of British Columbia's commercial fisheries that extend beyond just financial considerations, and should includes social and cultural values that exist within the industry, argues a new study.
Taseko argues federal review panel used incorrect information in tailings assessment for New Prosperity mine

Taseko argues federal review panel used incorrect information in tailings assessment for New Prosperity mine

A federal review panel tasked with assessing Taseko Mines’ (TSX:TKO) controversial New Prosperity project used incorrect information in its final report, the company claimed November 6.
B.C. reaches pipeline agreement with Alberta

B.C. reaches pipeline agreement with Alberta

The British Columbia and Alberta governments reached an agreement November 5 on B.C.'s contentious five conditions for new pipelines.
B.C. gas reserves much bigger than previously thought: study

B.C. gas reserves much bigger than previously thought: study

Northeast British Columbia is home to one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, according to a new report released today.

Long road to recovery for B.C. forestry sector

Lumber production in B.C. held steady in August, but early-year momentum appeared to stall with a modest softening in U.S. housing starts.
Silver Wheaton buys 50% of the gold production at Hudbay's Constancia project for US$135 million

Silver Wheaton buys 50% of the gold production at Hudbay's Constancia project for US$135 million

Vancouver-based metals-streaming giant Silver Wheaton (TSX:SLW) has acquired 50% of the gold production at Hudbay Minerals' (TSX:HBM) Constancia project for US$135 million.
Surrey council opposes coal expansion proposal

Surrey council opposes coal expansion proposal

City urges Port Metro Vancouver to hold public hearings and independent third-party health assessment before project can be supported
B.C. reaches agreement with Alberta on opening new energy resources markets

B.C. reaches agreement with Alberta on opening new energy resources markets

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has reached an agreement with Alberta Premier Alison Redford regarding a framework agreement on moving energy resources to new markets.