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From new mines to closed mills, 2024 marked year of shake-ups for B.C. resource sector

From new mines to closed mills, 2024 marked year of shake-ups for B.C. resource sector

Sawmills face permanent closures while mining and energy see significant investment
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Former B.C. premier Glen Clark has been appointed as the new BC Hydro chair

Former B.C. premier Glen Clark has been appointed as the new BC Hydro chair

VICTORIA — Former B.C. premier Glen Clark is returning to the public eye, two years after leaving his high-profile position as president of Jim Pattison Group.
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Diesel spill a reminder of threats posed by fish farms: First Nation

Diesel spill a reminder of threats posed by fish farms: First Nation

The Nuchatlaht Tribe wants the federal and provincial governments to expedite a transition away from open net-pen fish farms
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B.C. forestry company’s creditor protection extended, monitor given more powers

B.C. forestry company’s creditor protection extended, monitor given more powers

In a report to the court, monitor Deloitte Restructuring Inc. questioned the company’s ability to meet financial goals
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Council of Forest Industries names new CEO

Council of Forest Industries names new CEO

Kim Haakstad to replace outgoing CEO Linda Coady
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Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. increasingly relies on Canadian crude oil to meet domestic demand and that relationship faces potential strain amid the threat of tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump. More than 50% of crude oil imported to the U.S.
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Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta vows legal challenge

Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta vows legal challenge

OTTAWA — The federal government has pushed its target to achieve a net-zero electricity grid back 15 years to 2050 as part of new clean electricity regulations announced Tuesday — though officials maintain that target date was always the goal.
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Loggers warned to take more care with fire prevention

Loggers warned to take more care with fire prevention

Recent Forest Practices Board audits finds inadequate fire hazard assessments
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Blueberry River First Nation pushes back on industry rumours over permits

Blueberry River First Nation pushes back on industry rumours over permits

First Nation says it has rejected only nine oil and gas permits
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LNG Canada to get new CEO in April

LNG Canada to get new CEO in April

Current LNG Canada CEO Jason Klein to return to Houston, Texas
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