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Canfor's B.C. mill closures prompts call to stabilize timber supply

Canfor's B.C. mill closures prompts call to stabilize timber supply

Four hundred B.C. jobs lost with Canfor closures are in addition to 10,000 lost last year: COFI
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B.C. government bans new jade mines

B.C. government bans new jade mines

The B.C. government said its prohibition came about after it concluded jade mining was damaging sensitive alpine environments.
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Northwood Pulp workers facing hundreds of job losses

Northwood Pulp workers facing hundreds of job losses

Union president Jonathan Blacker says failed government policies and bad forest practices to blame for ailing industry
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Proposed LNG plant draws opposition during public comment period

Proposed LNG plant draws opposition during public comment period

Old Winton Global mill site better spot for LNG plant says community association
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Forestry Minister disappointed in recent Canfor closures

Forestry Minister disappointed in recent Canfor closures

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, has released a statement regarding Canfor's recent decisions to close Polar Sawmill, curtail a pulp line at Northwood Pulp and suspend reinvestment in its Houston mill.
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Floatel can navigate choppy waters with Squamish: WLNG

Floatel can navigate choppy waters with Squamish: WLNG

WLNG president Christine Kennedy said they were committed to finding a path forward with the District.
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B.C. mining is having a moment, thanks to energy transition

B.C. mining is having a moment, thanks to energy transition

Value of 17 critical mineral mine proposals in B.C. are 'eye popping' says mining association president
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Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Talon Helicopters has been contracted by FortisBC to inspect pipelines
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Oil executives expect sustained period of strong crude prices, survey shows

Oil executives expect sustained period of strong crude prices, survey shows

CALGARY — Nine out of 10 Canadian energy sector executives believe oil prices will remain strong for the next three to five years, according to the results of a recent survey.
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B.C.'s historic Premier mine pours first gold after years-long hiatus

B.C.'s historic Premier mine pours first gold after years-long hiatus

Ascot Resource's mine to employ up to 250 people, targets full production by July
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