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Prince George college plans to power resort with biofuel

Prince George college plans to power resort with biofuel

The College of New Caledonia is collaborating with Purden Lake and Ski Resorts Ltd. to find ways to reduce the resort's dependence on diesel fuel to generate its power needs.
Small power projects more cost effective than Site C: report

Small power projects more cost effective than Site C: report

Small, clean energy projects coming online as additional power is needed would be cheaper in the long run than the “lumpy” power from the Site C dam being...
Site C not necessarily a slam dunk: Bennett

Site C not necessarily a slam dunk: Bennett

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett says he is still torn on whether his government should give the green light to BC Hydro’s $7.9 billion Site C hydroelectric dam, or let independent power producers provide for B.C. future energy needs
Judge LNG shipping industry on its record: shipping chamber

Judge LNG shipping industry on its record: shipping chamber

The Canadian shipping industry moves to dispel fears about LNG hazards
Victoria gives Site C dam environmental approval certificate

Victoria gives Site C dam environmental approval certificate

The B.C. government has handed BC Hydro an environmental assessment certificate for its controversial Site C dam project, near Fort St. John.
Vancouver copper miner First Quantum concerned Zambian tax hikes will cost jobs

Vancouver copper miner First Quantum concerned Zambian tax hikes will cost jobs

Vancouver’s First Quantum Mineral (TSX:FM), Zambia's largest foreign investor, said Tuesday (October 14) that the country's decision to raise mining royalties from 2015 would discourage future endeavours and cost jobs.
Influx of new wineries forces industry changes

Influx of new wineries forces industry changes

New crop of small and medium-sized operators pushing to have bigger voice in sector
Taseko seeks damages over Prosperity decision

Taseko seeks damages over Prosperity decision

Mining company says officials acted improperly in rejection of massive gold-copper mine
Renewable energy enterprise on the rise

Renewable energy enterprise on the rise

When he was just five years old, Glenn Johnson, who grew up in Horseshoe Bay near the Gleneagles Golf Course, started collecting errant golf balls. For many five-year-olds, that enterprise might have been an end in itself.
Prepare for a massive jump in fruit and vegetable prices, says Vancity

Prepare for a massive jump in fruit and vegetable prices, says Vancity

Your grocery bill may be increasing substantially within the next year, according to a Vancity report