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BC Hydro rate increase might be too little, too late, but it’s better late than never

BC Hydro rate increase might be too little, too late, but it’s better late than never

Even though the government has said that the debt will be reduced over the course of its 10-year plan, the numbers show it growing to $20 billion
Financing set to boost Copper Mountain production

Financing set to boost Copper Mountain production

$30m equity deal to underwrite machinery needed to streamline copper-gold output
Site C hearings: Memories linger of past dams

Site C hearings: Memories linger of past dams

Kwadacha First Nation has not yet taken a position on BC Hydro's proposed Site C dam but a representative outlined several concerns in a presentation to the joint review panel during public hearings December 19 in Prince George.
Methane leakage from gas wells higher than previously thought

Methane leakage from gas wells higher than previously thought

The amount of greenhouse gas escaping from B.C.’s natural fields is higher than previously thought, according a report that analyzed the “bleeding” of methane from equipment in the natural gas industry.
UPDATED: National Energy Board approves Northern Gateway pipeline, with conditions

UPDATED: National Energy Board approves Northern Gateway pipeline, with conditions

The National Energy Board (NEB) approved Enbridge's (TSX:ENB) controversial Northern Gateway project on December 19, subject to a whopping 209 conditions.
Site C hearings: McLeod Lake chief voices concerns

Site C hearings: McLeod Lake chief voices concerns

McLeod Lake Indian Band members spent Wednesday telling a panel reviewing the proposed Site C dam about their concerns, but chief Derek Orr expressed skepticism about how well they’ll actually be listened to.
Site C public hearings: Saulteau First Nations voice concerns

Site C public hearings: Saulteau First Nations voice concerns

When Janell Jackson was just 13, her father took her out to his trap lines near Buckinghorse to show her how to track an animal, handle a rifle and shoot her first moose.
Former US energy secretary joins Vancouver's Inventys Thermal Technologies board

Former US energy secretary joins Vancouver's Inventys Thermal Technologies board

Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Nobel Laureate Steven Chu has been named to the board of directors of Vancouver's Inventys Thermal Technologies.
True Gold completes feasibility study for Karma project

True Gold completes feasibility study for Karma project

Vancouver-based junior True Gold (TSX-V:TGM) has released a feasibility study for its flagship Karma project in Burkina Faso.
Family business report: Vancouver Island forest products business rooted in family values

Family business report: Vancouver Island forest products business rooted in family values

Coulson family expands its decades-old Port Alberni-based enterprise to include logging, firefighting and manufacturing