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Canada and U.S. ratify changes to Pacific Salmon Treaty

Canada and U.S. ratify changes to Pacific Salmon Treaty

The federal government ratified an agreement with the United States which provides updates to the Pacific Salmon Treaty, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced July 17.
Innovation challenges open doors for B.C. cleantech companies

Innovation challenges open doors for B.C. cleantech companies

The resource industry is a tough nut to crack, according to Neil Huff.
NEB Trans Mountain decision delayed by proposed route revision

NEB Trans Mountain decision delayed by proposed route revision

Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC says it will be considering the implications of National Energy Board changes to the regulatory schedule which will delay a board decision on the proposed $5.4 billion Trans Mountain expansion project by seven months.
National Energy Board’s TransMountain decision will be delayed by seven months

National Energy Board’s TransMountain decision will be delayed by seven months

A National Energy Board decision on Kinder Morgan Canada’s proposed TransMountain expansion will be delayed by seven months after the board determined it needed more information on the feasibility of rerouting the pipeline in the Burnaby, British Columbia area, the board said July 15.
Fort St. John will need 'more of everything'

Fort St. John will need 'more of everything'

Fossil fuel energy industry jump-starts rapid growth in city of 18,000
Mongolia expands its resource exploration options

Mongolia expands its resource exploration options

But olive branch to resource industry might not be enough to lure investors, miners
BC Nature files legal challenge against Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline

BC Nature files legal challenge against Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline

A West Coast conservation organization has joined other environmental and First Nations groups in battling the approval of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline through legal means.
District of Hudson's Hope wants Site C review

District of Hudson's Hope wants Site C review

The District of Hudson’s Hope wants Premier Christy Clark to send the proposed Site C dam to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to see if it’s needed and affordable by taxpayers.
Fishing fleet set to reap bumper sockeye harvest

Fishing fleet set to reap bumper sockeye harvest

Industry vows to be better prepared for huge Fraser run than it was for 2010's record returns
An LNG tax could derail the industry before it gets started: U of C

An LNG tax could derail the industry before it gets started: U of C

The prospect for Canadian LNG landing in Asia Pacific is viable, but timing is critical and several factors, such as a planned “LNG tax” in British Columbia could derail the industry before it gets started, a new report by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy said Thursday.