Resources & Agriculture

Hydrogen, biogas offer advantages in natural gas phaseout

‘Electrify everything’ approach won’t work in Canada to displace fossil-fuel gas

Oct 7, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

Halt Site C dam construction: Green leader

Green leader urges halt to Site C, citing cost concerns, but further delays would increase costs

Sep 28, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >

Does mining need good housekeeping seal of approval?

Mining companies with sustainability certification may find it easier to get financed

Sep 23, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

Fear puts the shine on gold for mining investment

It’s a good time to be a gold or silver miner, and maybe even a copper miner

Sep 22, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

Old growth forest strategy mixes diversity conservation, stakeholder needs

Minister announces protection of 353,000 hectares

Sep 11, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >

DFO confirms illegal sockeye retention

DFO investigation confirms illegal retention of sockeye during First Nations chinook fishery

Sep 8, 2020 11:09 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Ross Beaty gold mine in Mexico blockaded

Company disputes claim that resumption of mining caused spike in COVID-19

Sep 8, 2020 10:26 AM Read more >

Fraser sockeye fishery could be shut down for years

Pink salmon hatchery production, warmer ocean reducing fish returns for B.C. and Alaska

Sep 1, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

Tilbury LNG plant asks to release more sulphur dioxide

FortisBC is applying to Metro Vancouver to increase its maximum permitted sulphur dioxide emissions eight-fold – from 3.4 tonnes per year to 28 tonnes per year – at its Tilbury liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant across the Fraser River from Richmond.

Aug 27, 2020 4:01 PM Read more >

Skaha Bench wineries reopen as Christie Mountain fire shrinks

Specter of smoke taint looms as fire hot spots remain

Aug 27, 2020 8:08 AM Read more >