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BC Hydro inks Site C regional legacy benefits deal

BC Hydro inks Site C regional legacy benefits deal

BC Hydro and the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) have signed a regional legacy benefits agreement relating to the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project, both parties announced yesterday.
Obama's “Green Team” could greatly hinder Canada's energy production and exports: Fraser Institute

Obama's “Green Team” could greatly hinder Canada's energy production and exports: Fraser Institute

Environmental policy makers in United States president Barack Obama's new cabinet – referred to as the "Green Team" – will most likely pursue an agenda that will negatively affect Canada's planned efforts to ramp up energy production and exports, according to a Fraser Institute report released this morning.
B.C. wild salmon test negative for disease

B.C. wild salmon test negative for disease

Each of the more than 4,000 wild salmon samples collected as part of a 2012 disease surveillance program in B.C. have tested negative for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA).
Oil spill near Merritt shuts down Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline

Oil spill near Merritt shuts down Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline

An oil spill discovered yesterday afternoon in the B.C. Interior has prompted Kinder Morgan to shut down its Trans Mountain pipeline, which transports crude oil from Alberta to Burnaby.
Lumber prices drop, but forestry still a strong bet: analysts

Lumber prices drop, but forestry still a strong bet: analysts

A rusty supply chain will contribute to uneven growth and continuing volatility in the sector, but industry watchers are confident that prices will rebound
Is answer to B.C.'s energy needs blowing in the wind?

Is answer to B.C.'s energy needs blowing in the wind?

Billions of dollars in proposed B.C. wind energy projects await new government power call
B.C. tax breaks subsidizing bad mining decisions: report

B.C. tax breaks subsidizing bad mining decisions: report

Professor blasts “uneconomic” tax deductions; industry pushes to make breaks permanent
Enbridge CEO still bullish over Northern Gateway

Enbridge CEO still bullish over Northern Gateway

Enbridge Inc. CEO Al Monaco told media June 5 that he retains hope that his company’s proposed $6 billion Northern Gateway pipeline will eventually get the go-ahead to carry Asia-bound oil from Alberta through B.C.
Coal conundrum: Employment vs. environment

Coal conundrum: Employment vs. environment

Proposed terminal expansion will deliver desperately needed jobs, Surrey dock boss says; So what, counter critics
Colorado Resources in limelight over potential B.C. copper-gold discovery

Colorado Resources in limelight over potential B.C. copper-gold discovery

Junior miner's CEO cautiously optimistic while company awaits additional test results