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Tsawwassen First Nations pitches LNG terminal

Tsawwassen First Nations pitches LNG terminal

The Tsawwassen First Nation has announced a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas export terminal at Roberts Bank in partnership with FortisBC.
Hong Kong billionaire buys two diamonds worth $77 million for 7-year-old daughter

Hong Kong billionaire buys two diamonds worth $77 million for 7-year-old daughter

The purchase includes the flawless 12-carat ‘Blue Moon’ diamond, now renamed ‘The Blue Moon of Josephine’
Imperial Metals reports jump in revenue in Q3 after commencing Red Chris production

Imperial Metals reports jump in revenue in Q3 after commencing Red Chris production

Imperial Metals had revenue of $56 million in 2015’s third quarter, more than double...
Alberta carbon capture project cleaning up oil sands image

Alberta carbon capture project cleaning up oil sands image

New $1.35 billion carbon capture and storage project first of its kind for Alberta oil sands
Finning cuts 1,100 jobs in response to mining and oil doldrums

Finning cuts 1,100 jobs in response to mining and oil doldrums

The Caterpillar dealer saw a 27% decline in new equipment sales in the third quarter
Peace power plans can’t wait for public review, minister says

Peace power plans can’t wait for public review, minister says

Blueprint to bring hydro power to the natural gas sector in the province’s north is generating static over plans to bypass BC Utilities Commission
Two northern B.C. First Nations call on Trudeau to reject Pacific NorthWest LNG

Two northern B.C. First Nations call on Trudeau to reject Pacific NorthWest LNG

The Fort Nelson and Saulteau First Nations in northeast British Columbia have joined the voices calling on...
B.C. crab fishermen could get boost as U.S. crab fishing postponed by toxins

B.C. crab fishermen could get boost as U.S. crab fishing postponed by toxins

The presence of an algae-borne toxin is postponing much of...
Low oil prices to continue to batter Canada’s oil sands industry until 2020: IEA

Low oil prices to continue to batter Canada’s oil sands industry until 2020: IEA

The slump in the price of oil is highlighting the cost of extracting Canada’s oil sands, and this is not likely to...
Political will needed to drive green power play

Political will needed to drive green power play

Zero-emission technologies here now, but policies and infrastructure lacking