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Toll rate delays push potential sale of Trans Mountain into election year

Toll rate delays push potential sale of Trans Mountain into election year

Massive cost overruns to build a second line raise questions about the project’s purchase price and how Ottawa will pay down $26 billion in debt
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B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be "devastating" for the province's lumber and forestry industries, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Wednesday ahead of a meeting with fellow premiers and the prime minister.
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CAPP president warns B.C. government against oil and gas emissions cap

CAPP president warns B.C. government against oil and gas emissions cap

B.C. as growing energy powerhouse threatened by regulations, resources forum hears
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Opinion: Clean energy promises can fuel Eby government's economic roadmap

Opinion: Clean energy promises can fuel Eby government's economic roadmap

New ministries signal shift towards sustainable economy
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San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

The Langley-based company says its large-log mill is back up and running after an October curtailment, but supplies are inconsistent.
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'Terminate' Canadian forestry giant's green certificates, says credentials body founder

'Terminate' Canadian forestry giant's green certificates, says credentials body founder

World Wildlife Fund tells the Forest Stewardship Council to "immediately terminate" sustainable forestry certificates for Paper Excellence, Canada's largest forestry company.
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Trump’s tariffs a hot topic at B.C. energy and resource forum

Trump’s tariffs a hot topic at B.C. energy and resource forum

Will Canada's biggest export --oil -- be included in Donald Trump's 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs?
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First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

A First Nation says it wasn't meaningfully consulted before the British Columbia government "effectively greenlit" what has been called the world's largest undeveloped gold mining project.
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B.C. firms plan to build magnet recycling plant in Texas

B.C. firms plan to build magnet recycling plant in Texas

New US$125 million plant would recycle magnets from e-waste
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B.C. forest company appealing $75K fine over construction of logging road

B.C. forest company appealing $75K fine over construction of logging road

Vernon-based Tolko Industries appealing penalty for 2017 slide that damaged ecosystem
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