Resources & Agriculture

Warming oceans, low river levels raise B.C. fish mortality fears

The Blob, the Slime and other global warming horror stories

Jul 20, 2015 2:00 AM Read more >

Oil drop no guarantee of lower prices at B.C. gas pumps

Global crude oil, local gasoline commodities dance to different energy-sector tunes

Jul 17, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. regulators clear fired analyst of insider trading

Regulators have dismissed allegations of insider trading against a Hong Kong-based analyst who was fired after selling off shares in a company headquartered in Vancouver.

Jul 16, 2015 1:39 PM Read more >

B.C. government considering tougher penalties for wildfire starters

The provincial government is considering stricter penalties for human-caused wildfires that could include...

Jul 15, 2015 11:16 AM Read more >

LNG deal is bad for B.C., says NDP leader John Horgan

The NDP will vote against legislation introduced July 13 that paves the way for a proposed $45 billion liquefied natural gas project in...

Jul 14, 2015 2:40 PM Read more >

Lumber recovery slow to take root in B.C.

This is not the forestry recovery that was hoped for. B.C.’s lumber production has long been considered a sector that would contribute positively and significantly to provincial economic growth in the post-recession period with U.S.

Jul 14, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

Salteau First Nations votes to accept deal on Site C

The deal includes lump-sum and annual payments, as well as Crown lands to compensate for flooded territory

Jul 13, 2015 3:17 PM Read more >

BC Liberals introduce legislation to pave the way for $45b LNG project

B.C.’s finance minister has introduced legislation to pave the way for a proposed $45-billion liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C.

Jul 13, 2015 12:48 PM Read more >

Call for halt on deep-sea mining could impact Vancouver’s Nautilus Minerals

A group of scientists is asking international authorities to temporarily halt the approval of new underwater mining contracts until further environmental controls are put in place.

Jul 13, 2015 9:17 AM Read more >

B.C. wildfires hammer ministry budget but increase revenue for firefighting companies

Heat wave costs continue to climb throughout the province

Jul 11, 2015 12:25 PM Read more >