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Enbridge outlines environmental record in CSR report

Enbridge outlines environmental record in CSR report

Enbridge Inc. says it has learned from its 2010 Line 6B pipeline oil spill in Michigan to be more careful; however, in 2012 the total volume of liquids spilled was larger even with fewer spills, says a new report.
Kitimat residents to have their say about Northern Gateway

Kitimat residents to have their say about Northern Gateway

The District of Kitimat will hold a referendum to gather opinion from area residents about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway project, the district announced January 7.
Turquoise Hill completes rights offering, raises an estimated $2.4 billion

Turquoise Hill completes rights offering, raises an estimated $2.4 billion

Vancouver's Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX:TRQ), majority owners of the massive Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia, announced the completion of its rights offering on January 8.
Mining in B.C. remains strong, but facing labour, First Nations issues

Mining in B.C. remains strong, but facing labour, First Nations issues

British Columbia’s mining industry had a strong 2013, as it saw several projects expand and new mines begin construction, driving job creation.
Outlook 2014: B.C. mining companies searching for more than a heart of gold in 2014

Outlook 2014: B.C. mining companies searching for more than a heart of gold in 2014

Resources sector still reeling from 2013's stalled commodity prices, revenue drops and expensive writedowns
Outlook 2014: Stability boring, but good for B.C.'s forest industry

Outlook 2014: Stability boring, but good for B.C.'s forest industry

Lumber production up, despite mill closures and pine beetle forest devastation
Conifex acquires Lignum Forest Products for $4 million

Conifex acquires Lignum Forest Products for $4 million

Conifex Timber (TSX:CFF) has entered into an agreement to acquire Lignum Forest Products for $4 million.
Local tea business brewing social justice in Kenya

Local tea business brewing social justice in Kenya

Vancouver-based JusTea provides Kenyan farmers with capital and training to process their tea leaves and help them reap a bigger share of the revenue their farms generate
Site C Public Hearings: No price for the Peace: Doig

Site C Public Hearings: No price for the Peace: Doig

Another Northeast British Columbia First Nation has decried the loss of centuries-old culture in the face of big money when it comes to the possible construction of the Site C dam.
Asian restaurants charging top dollar for B.C. wines

Asian restaurants charging top dollar for B.C. wines

Painted Rock Winery's Red Icon listed at $900 per bottle in exclusive Shanghai eatery