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B.C. to extend royalty credit for natural gas industry

B.C. to extend royalty credit for natural gas industry

Announcement of $360 million of credits over three years comes on same day Encana announces 20% workforce reduction
Logging contractor dispute results in Port Alberni sawmill layoffs

Logging contractor dispute results in Port Alberni sawmill layoffs

Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF) has resorted to layoffs at its Port Alberni sawmill, says the Truck Loggers Association (TLA), but not because of falling revenue.
More Finning job cuts, chairman steps down

More Finning job cuts, chairman steps down

Vancouver’s Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) plans to cut 400 to 500 more jobs from its workforce this year, in response to an “unprecedented economic environment” in its largest markets, especially mining and oil and gas.
U.S. energy-sector sprint leaves Canada sucking wind

U.S. energy-sector sprint leaves Canada sucking wind

Another week, another dozen stories about the crisis in global energy markets and job losses in Canada. Let’s consider the role of the United States in this saga. The Obama administration has overseen the largest expansion of U.S.
Less resource revenue for B.C. as commodities downturn continues

Less resource revenue for B.C. as commodities downturn continues

Royalties and drilling rights sales are tumbling, but there's no oil and gas-sized hole in B.C.'s fiscal plan—yet. The B.C. government tabled its 2016/17 budget Tuesday, a $47.
Trades group blasts Site C job ad referencing temporary foreign workers

Trades group blasts Site C job ad referencing temporary foreign workers

B.C. Building Trades, an umbrella organization for construction unions in the province, is speaking out against Peace River Hydro Partners for planning to hire temporary foreign workers to build Site C.
Stalled power outlook not slowing $9 billion Site C dam project

Stalled power outlook not slowing $9 billion Site C dam project

BC Hydro’s second-quarter financials reveal lower demand from large industrial customers in depressed energy and commodities market
Done with the wind

Done with the wind

Canadian Wind Energy Association folds its tent in B.C. to focus on Alberta and Saskatchewan
Site C job post removes Temporary Foreign Worker program duties

Site C job post removes Temporary Foreign Worker program duties

A job posting for a human resources assistant on the Site C dam has changed and references to the Temporary Foreign Worker program have...
Tahoe Resources hinting at interest in Goldcorp’s Ontario assets: report

Tahoe Resources hinting at interest in Goldcorp’s Ontario assets: report

Tahoe Resources may be interested in Goldcorp’s Porcupine operation in...