Oil & Gas and Mining News

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia say they are considering legal action against newly passed provincial legislation that opens the door to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 0.

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of April 1, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions is to be set at $0.

REGINA — Two workers were assessed for minor injuries following a fire at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says the blaze has been contained and an "all clear" has been issued.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself.

TORONTO — When Canada’s big banks left the Net Zero Banking Alliance earlier this year, they assured they could push on reducing emissions without the help of the international climate coalition launched in 2021 by Mark Carney, now Canada's prime min

EDMONTON — Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life has been hard in recent years.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected — but would fast-track investments in carbon capture to meet those emissions targets.

A day after threatening a national unity crisis, Premier Danielle Smith says she would strike a panel to poll Albertans on what to do if her list of demands is ignored.