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Entrepreneuer’s seed company finds fertile market

Entrepreneuer’s seed company finds fertile market

Saskatchewan bioscience makes a significant investment in new omega-3-rich seeds
Site C supported more than 2,522 jobs in May

Site C supported more than 2,522 jobs in May

BC Hydro’s latest employment numbers show there were 2,522 workers employed on the project in May in both construction and non-construction jobs, including engineers and project staff. That includes 2,027 workers from B.C., or 80% of the workforce.
EPA to withdraw restrictions on Northern Dynasty’s Pebble mine

EPA to withdraw restrictions on Northern Dynasty’s Pebble mine

A decision by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could pave the way for Northern Dynasty Minerals’ (TSX:NDM) vast but stalled Pebble copper-gold-silver project in Alaska The EPA proposed late Tuesday (July 11) revoking a 2014 ruling that ba
Many B.C. mining and forestry companies forced to scale back due to wildfires

Many B.C. mining and forestry companies forced to scale back due to wildfires

Wildfires have been ripping through several regions in British Columbia since the weekend, and many companies in the mining, oil and gas and forestry sectors have had no choice but to scale back or suspend operations.
New ICBA boss an ardent construction sector advocate

New ICBA boss an ardent construction sector advocate

Profile of Chris Gardner, president, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC
New B.C. government unlikely to be anti-business or impede fracking: oil and gas producers

New B.C. government unlikely to be anti-business or impede fracking: oil and gas producers

In spite of any campaign rhetoric, British Columbia’s incoming NDP coalition government is unlikely to impede the practice of hydraulic fracturing in the northeastern part of the province and will not likely assume an anti-industry stance, according
Clean energy could suffer collateral damage in pipeline war: C.D. Howe

Clean energy could suffer collateral damage in pipeline war: C.D. Howe

Opponents committed to halting the $7.4 billion expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline, which now includes the Government of British Columbia, often champion clean renewable energy as an alternative to “dirty oil.” But a new C.D.
Fluctuating forest industry performs well in first quarter

Fluctuating forest industry performs well in first quarter

Accounting firm PwC reports positive findings despite looming forestry concerns
Tahoe shares down 33% after Guatemalan mining licence suspended

Tahoe shares down 33% after Guatemalan mining licence suspended

Supreme Court of Guatemala temporarily suspended operations at Tahoe Resources' Escobal mine
Wolverine coal mine owners told to stop trucking coal

Wolverine coal mine owners told to stop trucking coal

Owners of Wolverine mine ordered to move coal via a railway line that isn't in operation