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Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated

Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated

According to Fortuna, the San Jose mine is now in full compliance with all material environmental laws
BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province's Crown power utility is applying for a 2.3-per-cent rate increase starting in April, adding about $2 a month to the average residential bill.
Coastal GasLink makes final weld in completed pipeline

Coastal GasLink makes final weld in completed pipeline

With 100% of pipe in the ground, project now moves into clean-up
Teck Resources president and COO Harry Conger to retire Wednesday

Teck Resources president and COO Harry Conger to retire Wednesday

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says Harry (Red) Conger will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Wednesday. He is also expected to step down from Teck’s board of directors at the same time.
Province working with Tla’amin to reclaim Powell River pulp mill site

Province working with Tla’amin to reclaim Powell River pulp mill site

MOU with First Nations includes working on 'repossession' of pulp mill site
Woodfibre LNG hosts VR viewing of the future liquefied natural gas facility

Woodfibre LNG hosts VR viewing of the future liquefied natural gas facility

Users who attended a session could view the compressor station, flare and floating storage—among other aspects—with tech. Future dates to use VR to come in 2024.
Climate change 'especially' impacted Delta farmers this year

Climate change 'especially' impacted Delta farmers this year

Local long-time farmers say they face a major threat to the long-term viability of agriculture in Delta
Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges B.C. closure respect

Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges B.C. closure respect

VANCOUVER — Parks Canada officials said they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and Yoho national parks for a parasite that could "decimate" as much as 90 per cent of young trout and salmon.
Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

REGINA — Two of Canada's Prairie premiers say Ottawa's decision to exempt the carbon tax on heating oil fails to address affordability needs in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Imperial Oil's fleet of heavy-haul trucks at Kearl oilsands site now fully autonomous

Imperial Oil's fleet of heavy-haul trucks at Kearl oilsands site now fully autonomous

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. expects its recently completed transition to self-driving trucks at its Kearl oilsands mine will help boost bitumen production from that site to all-time record levels in the coming years.