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Drought in Western Canada impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low

Drought in Western Canada impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low

Large chunks of B.C. suffering through drought conditions the feds have classified as 'extreme'
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Baker’s dozen of B.C. agritech firms get grants

Baker’s dozen of B.C. agritech firms get grants

Grants totalling $2 million announced at 2024 Pacific Agriculture Show
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Canadian energy producers dismayed by Biden's move to pause U.S. LNG approvals

Canadian energy producers dismayed by Biden's move to pause U.S. LNG approvals

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says it's disappointed by the decision
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Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Owner Paper Excellence announced Thursday it is “indefinitely” closing its Catalyst Crofton paper-producing operation, blaming substantial increases in operating costs
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AIMCo expresses interest in buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline

AIMCo expresses interest in buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline is Canada's only oil export pipeline to the West Coast
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Prospects for mineral exploration in B.C. looking up

Prospects for mineral exploration in B.C. looking up

New critical minerals plan one of the highlights at AME’s Roundup
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B.C. government considering outright ban on new standalone gas heating appliances by 2030

B.C. government considering outright ban on new standalone gas heating appliances by 2030

Stakeholder consultation on the proposed energy-efficiency standards continues this week with general information session for contractors
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B.C. First Nations upset after closure of Fraser Lake sawmill

B.C. First Nations upset after closure of Fraser Lake sawmill

Stellat'en and Nadleh Whut'en First Nations say the consequences of the closure will be dire
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Former Sprott CEO expects gold price record in 2024

Former Sprott CEO expects gold price record in 2024

Mining underperformed commodities in 2023, says Peter Grosskopf
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Central B.C. gold mine developer says permits could be in place by June

Central B.C. gold mine developer says permits could be in place by June

Cariboo Gold project, southeast of Prince George near the village of Wells, would clean up land left contaminated by former mining operations in the area
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