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First Nations groups in B.C. issue duelling press releases on salmon farming

First Nations groups in B.C. issue duelling press releases on salmon farming

As deadline looms for federal decision on salmon farming in B.C., anti-fish farm group plans show of force
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Canada’s biggest, newest oil pipeline in a decade has not-so-grand opening

Canada’s biggest, newest oil pipeline in a decade has not-so-grand opening

After years of challenges and delays, the controversial Trans Mountain expansion project has started carrying Alberta crude to B.C.
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More Creek hydro project in NW B.C. hits a dead end

More Creek hydro project in NW B.C. hits a dead end

Hydro dam doesn't qualify under power call due to lack of First Nation participation
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Calgary infrastructure company acquires Taylor pulp mill

Calgary infrastructure company acquires Taylor pulp mill

Distribution hub set to transform northeastern B.C. site and open in 2025
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Squamish, B.C., rejects LNG company's plan for floating work camp

Squamish, B.C., rejects LNG company's plan for floating work camp

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers at a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., have been voted down by the local council. The ship arrived in B.C.
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Parkland Corp. posts first-quarter loss due to Burnaby refinery outage

Parkland Corp. posts first-quarter loss due to Burnaby refinery outage

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. says it posted a net loss of $5 million in its first quarter as its financial results took a hit due to an unplanned shutdown at its Burnaby refinery.
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Oil begins moving on $34B Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Oil begins moving on $34B Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

CALGARY — Canada's energy sector as well as the country's main oil-producing province celebrated Wednesday as the long-awaited $34-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion officially came online. Crown corporation Trans Mountain Corp.
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Trans Mountain tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus

Trans Mountain tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. executives warn it could be well into next year before oil companies resolve their ongoing dispute with Trans Mountain Corp. over rising pipeline shipping fees.
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Canfor buying lumber mill in Arkansas from Domtar affiliate for US$73 million

Canfor buying lumber mill in Arkansas from Domtar affiliate for US$73 million

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says it has signed a deal with an affiliate of Domtar Corp. to buy its El Dorado lumber manufacturing facility in Arkansas for US$73 million. The facility in Union County, Ark.
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AME wants a say in appeal of Mineral Tenure Act ruling

AME wants a say in appeal of Mineral Tenure Act ruling

B.C. Association for Mineral Exploration applies for intervener status in appeal
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