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B.C. energy regulator faces possible $90 million tab for orphan wells

B.C. energy regulator faces possible $90 million tab for orphan wells

Province shifting from orphan well tax to liability levy to meet obligations
NEB releases reconsideration of Trans Mountain

NEB releases reconsideration of Trans Mountain

NEB adds 16 recommendations to existing 156 conditions, recommends the expansion be approved
Canadian miners had a tough 2018, but optimism remains — EY

Canadian miners had a tough 2018, but optimism remains — EY

Canadian miners continued going down the slippery slope in the last three months of 2018 due mostly to weak commodity prices, triggered by a slowdown in China's economy near the end of the year, the latest report by Ernst & Young (EY) reveals.
Paradigm shift coming for oil industry

Paradigm shift coming for oil industry

Pollution controls on shipping to lower price of oil, increase price of diesel
Alberta crude exports to China spiked in 2018

Alberta crude exports to China spiked in 2018

Low prices prompted rise in exports via Vancouver, point to longer-term market potential
Record year for Western Forest Products

Record year for Western Forest Products

Despite coughing up more than $43 million in softwood lumber duties, Western Forest Products managed to realize a profit of nearly $70 million in 2018.
Influential Women in Business: Susannah Pierce

Influential Women in Business: Susannah Pierce

Susannah Pierce is the public face of LNG Canada, the largest private project in Canadian history
Cannabis growers not eligible for carbon tax rebate in B.C.

Cannabis growers not eligible for carbon tax rebate in B.C.

The relief grants return 80% of the carbon tax that commercial greenhouse growers of eligible crops have paid on natural gas and propane
BC Hydro needs to close gaps in its GAAP: auditor general

BC Hydro needs to close gaps in its GAAP: auditor general

Government interference has resulted in artificially low power rates
Morton wins case against DFO on fish farms

Morton wins case against DFO on fish farms

Federal Court says DFO must require testing for virus before issuing licences