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Feds urged to follow U.S. lead on permitting reform; Wilkinson 'won't cut corners'

Feds urged to follow U.S. lead on permitting reform; Wilkinson 'won't cut corners'

WASHINGTON — It may not sound like the stuff of a taut political thriller, but permitting reform — streamlining the drawn-out approval process for energy projects — has been a key plot point in Washington's latest debt-ceiling drama.
Help coming for businesses in northern B.C. hit by forest sector changes

Help coming for businesses in northern B.C. hit by forest sector changes

Thirteen regional business liaisons, including two based in Prince George, will offer one-on-one support services for rural businesses and communities.
Scientists figure out geological features linked to untapped uranium deposits

Scientists figure out geological features linked to untapped uranium deposits

Understanding the conditions under which uranium ore is likely to form can help mining companies know where to look
Pembina Pipeline partnering with Marubeni Corp. on ammonia export project

Pembina Pipeline partnering with Marubeni Corp. on ammonia export project

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has reached an agreement with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. to create an ammonia supply chain for exports to Asian markets.
Crofton mill to be idled for 30 days, Port Alberni for two weeks

Crofton mill to be idled for 30 days, Port Alberni for two weeks

The closures come just five months after senior governments contributed $18.8 million to support the Crofton mill and its jobs
Environmental group questions quarry operator sale

Environmental group questions quarry operator sale

Coast Mountain Resources — the company that has been operating the quarry — has been sold to California-based Granite
B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

As Canada aims to ramp up extraction of critical minerals, a new report calls out several B.C. mines for their environmental records and risky operations.
Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot

Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot

Seabed mining supporters believe that the UN High Seas Treaty agreed in March by member countries won’t jeopardize their exploration efforts
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Forecast suggests B.C. residents should brace for high gas prices this week with some areas around Vancouver and Victoria expected to climb past $2 per litre.
Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. said Monday it has resumed production at its operations that were shut in due to the Alberta wildfires.
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