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$62m incentive program aims to promote natural gas vehicles

$62m incentive program aims to promote natural gas vehicles

The B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines yesterday announced the Greenhouse Gas Reduction regulation, which aims to advance the use of natural-gas-operated vehicles in B.C. Local clean-tech Westport Innovations Inc.
Trevali to acquire Maple Minerals

Trevali to acquire Maple Minerals

Vancouver-based Trevali Mining Corp. (TSX: TV) this morning announced an agreement to acquire Maple Minerals Corp. which owns the Caribou milling and mine complex in the Bathurst Mining Camp of northern New Brunswick.
Ballard Power mines global energy opportunities

Ballard Power mines global energy opportunities

Platinum producer partnership focused on developing more mining industry applications
Dark clouds on forestry's horizon

Dark clouds on forestry's horizon

Far East wood work paying dividends, raising challenges for B.C.
Forestry's frightful road ahead

Forestry's frightful road ahead

Canada is now the world's top lumber supplier to China, but market fears in the Middle Kingdom coupled with safety and supply issues at home are ringing industry alarm bells in B.C.
Spectra Energy to spend up to $7.5 billion in B.C.

Spectra Energy to spend up to $7.5 billion in B.C.

Natural gas pipeline operator Spectra Energy Group (NYSE:SE) announced May 14 that it plans to spend an additional $6 billion in B.C. after 2015. The company is currently progressing on a $1.5 billion expansion program in B.C.
Baja Mining's founder, president and CEO Greenslade resigns

Baja Mining's founder, president and CEO Greenslade resigns

The latest in the Baja Mining Corp. (TSX:BAJ) saga is this morning's announcement that John Greenslade has resigned as a director, president and CEO of the company he founded.
B.C. gives $2m to Japan tsunami rebuild, highlights wood construction

B.C. gives $2m to Japan tsunami rebuild, highlights wood construction

As part of her trade mission to Asia, Premier Christy Clark announced yesterday a joint contribution from the federal government and B.C. to help Japan’s efforts to rebuild.
$30 billion in mining projects expected in next decade

$30 billion in mining projects expected in next decade

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) estimates that B.C. could see $30 billion in investment from 30 projects during the next decade. "As the third largest mining jurisdiction in the country, B.C.
Finning boosts dividend as earnings fall

Finning boosts dividend as earnings fall

Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) increased sales 16% during 2012’s first quarter and announced that it will boost its quarterly dividend by 7.7% –even though earnings slumped in the quarter. Finning, which is B.C.