Resources & Agriculture

Imperial Oil reports $1.73-billion Q4 profit, up from $813 million a year earlier

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled compared with a year earlier, helped by a strong operating performance across all of its business. The company says it earned $1.73 billion or $2.

Jan 31, 2023 6:59 AM Read more >

How the pandemic changed organic markets in Canada

Allison Squires has noticed a change in domestic consumption of organic goods in the post-COVID environment.

Jan 30, 2023 4:55 PM Read more >

Are metals headed for a golden age?

Resource investors at Vancouver conference predict gold prices could hit record high this year

Jan 30, 2023 4:07 PM Read more >

Alberta Beef Producers, Canadian Cattle Association reach tentative deal

Alberta Beef Producers has reached an agreement in principle about its financial contribution to the Canadian Cattle Association.

Jan 30, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

MEGABUST: What comes after northern B.C. megaprojects end?

The construction of four massive projects could leave the north a legacy of new skills, business opportunities and infrastructure, if communities plan ahead, a UNBC expert says.

Jan 27, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Tahltan-Nisga’a partner up on KSM mine project

Partnership formed to capitalize on jobs, contracts with massive KSM project

Jan 27, 2023 2:56 PM Read more >

Prince George Pulp mill workers still in a fog over job futures

PPWC union president Chuck LeBlanc awaits Canfor decisions on what's in store for 300 workers affected by mill's closure in March

Jan 27, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Western Forest Products' Port Alberni, B.C., mill closes as company seeks viable path

VANCOUVER — More than 100 workers in Port Alberni are the latest forest industry employees to face layoffs as Western Forest Products confirms it will not restart its sawmill in that Vancouver Island city.

Jan 27, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

TotalEnergies EP Canada ups stake in Fort Hills oilsands project

CALGARY — TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd. says it is increasing its ownership in the Fort Hills oilsands project by acquiring part of Teck Resources Ltd.'s stake in the mine. Teck announced last year that it would sell its 21.

Jan 27, 2023 6:56 AM Read more >

New transportation rules cause headaches for livestock sector

Animal welfare should be recognized as emergency exception for transportation time limits for drivers, says CCA

Jan 26, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >