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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
Chinese energy giant takes stake in Western Potash mine project

Chinese energy giant takes stake in Western Potash mine project

A subsidiary of China's state-owned energy giant, CNOOC, is taking a $32 million stake in Vancouver-based Western Potash Corp. (TSX:WPX) to help develop a new potash mine in Saskatchewan.
Pulp giant builds on B.C. buys and Asian connections

Pulp giant builds on B.C. buys and Asian connections

Purchase of old Canadian mills might make sense globally but is a risky business, says analyst
Farmers need help, better policy to cope with climate change: report

Farmers need help, better policy to cope with climate change: report

B.C. farmers are taking on increased risk from climate change and are not getting the help they need from government, according to a report released Thursday by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.