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Forestry companies’ profits took a hit in Q4

Forestry companies’ profits took a hit in Q4

As the forestry sector slowly crawled out of the red and into the black in 2012, B.C. companies fared better than their counterparts in Eastern Canada, according to a PwC report released today.
B.C. forestry sector split on NDP platform

B.C. forestry sector split on NDP platform

Interior and coastal industry groups debate potential impact of party’s five-point plan
Teck reports $226m drop in Q1 profit

Teck reports $226m drop in Q1 profit

Teck Resources reported a first-quarter profit of $328 million, down from $554 million in 2012's first quarter.
B.C.-only environmental review for two coals mines approved

B.C.-only environmental review for two coals mines approved

Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent has given the go-ahead for environmental reviews to be conducted by B.C. alone for two new coal mines, and is considering a similar approach for the controversy-hit Murray River coal project.
Embattled Catalyst Paper loses CEO Kevin Clarke

Embattled Catalyst Paper loses CEO Kevin Clarke

The CEO who steered Richmond-based Catalyst Paper through the toughest three years in its history is stepping down.
NDP promises $8m to help B.C.’s farmers

NDP promises $8m to help B.C.’s farmers

BC NDP leader Adrian Dix targeted the province’s agricultural sector Sunday in his latest platform announcement, promising $8 million for farmers.
Black gets backing for $25b Kitimat refinery from China's largest bank

Black gets backing for $25b Kitimat refinery from China's largest bank

Newspaper magnate David Black's company Kitimat Clean has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China's largest bank, to back his $25 billion Kitimat refinery, media outlets are reporting this morning.
Forest conservation group withdraws from Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement

Forest conservation group withdraws from Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement

Forest conservation group Canopy is withdrawing from the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), the group announced this morning.
Residents alarmed by Howe Sound gravel mine plan

Residents alarmed by Howe Sound gravel mine plan

But company says project will create jobs and help service huge local demand for gravel
VoteMining.ca launched to encourage support for the mining industry

VoteMining.ca launched to encourage support for the mining industry

The province’s mining associations have launched a website to garner support for the mining industries leading up to the 2013 BC provincial election.