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B.C.’s LNG strategy won’t help climate change: Pembina report

B.C.’s LNG strategy won’t help climate change: Pembina report

Despite government claims B.C.’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) strategy would reduce the impacts of global climate change, a new report finds the province’s efforts to push natural gas will do little to help the environment.
Mining downturn a reminder of what really matters for LNG

Mining downturn a reminder of what really matters for LNG

When considering B.C.’s LNG race it’s important to remember the 2011 mining boom that never was
HD Mining could make Murray River coal mine decision by 2016

HD Mining could make Murray River coal mine decision by 2016

A controversial mining project in Tumbler Ridge would include a massive conveyor belt to transport coal underneath the Murray River, a mining executive told an industry conference
Energy regulator grants Kinder Morgan access to Burnaby land

Energy regulator grants Kinder Morgan access to Burnaby land

City of Burnaby loses round 1 in battle over Burnaby Mountain
B.C. Liberal government slashes rate in long-awaited LNG tax

B.C. Liberal government slashes rate in long-awaited LNG tax

NDP blasts cut in rate from what Liberals originally proposed, but prospective LNG proponents will now be facing a tax bill that includes LNG tax, carbon tax, carbon credits, PST, GST, along with the usual federal, provincial and municipal business levies
No to dirty oil out east, but keep those equalization cheques coming

No to dirty oil out east, but keep those equalization cheques coming

New Brunswick’s recent election campaign featured starkly different visions of how to lift the province’s moribund economy.
Energy minister leaves door open to private producers

Energy minister leaves door open to private producers

Analysis says IPPs can meet B.C.’s energy needs cheaper than Hydro’s $8b Site C dam
Asian thirst for canola oil fuels major B.C. investments

Asian thirst for canola oil fuels major B.C. investments

Millions sunk into storage and handling capacity to service growing global demand
Golden Mile Bench inches closer to becoming B.C.’s first wine sub-appellation

Golden Mile Bench inches closer to becoming B.C.’s first wine sub-appellation

B.C. Wine Authority urges B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick to create and put regulations in place for small yet identifiable wine region

How much gold is actually left?

There are 580 gold deposits left around the world that are 1 million oz or bigger