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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
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.