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Crofton mill to be idled for 30 days, Port Alberni for two weeks

Crofton mill to be idled for 30 days, Port Alberni for two weeks

Closures come just five months after senior governments contributed $18.8M to support the Crofton mill and its jobs
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B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

As Canada aims to ramp up extraction of critical minerals, a new report calls out several B.C. mines for their environmental records and risky operations
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Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Forecast suggests B.C. residents should brace for high gas prices this week with some areas around Vancouver and Victoria expected to climb past $2 per litre
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Mitsubishi Power, B.C.'s McLeod Lake Indian Band working on $5B hydrogen project

Mitsubishi Power, B.C.'s McLeod Lake Indian Band working on $5B hydrogen project

The proposed project would be located at the Kerry Lake East reserve, roughly 80 km north of Prince George
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Prince George to lead hydrogen hub momentum in central B.C.

Prince George to lead hydrogen hub momentum in central B.C.

The city of more than 86,000 people has been recognized as an ideal area to develop a central B.C. hydrogen hub
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B.C. mining bolstered by geopolitical uncertainty

B.C. mining bolstered by geopolitical uncertainty

The economic impact of mining in the province rose 40 per cent in 2022 to $18 billion
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Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging

Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging

Agency says the moves would boost consumer choice, foster innovation and further reduce illicit market activity
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Volatility in oil prices': Metro Vancouver gas prices inch close to $2 per litre

Volatility in oil prices': Metro Vancouver gas prices inch close to $2 per litre

And where to find the cheapest places to fill up your tank
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Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

A new report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas could be used as a 'bridge fuel,' and that ramping up LNG projects could undermine a shift to renewable energy around the world
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B.C.’s largest solar panel project takes the form of Lululemon’s logo

B.C.’s largest solar panel project takes the form of Lululemon’s logo

New system produces enough energy to power the equivalent of 100 homes
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