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B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim

B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim

When an annual allowable cut cannot be achieved, data suggests forestry companies cut and run south.
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Oil and gas sector, Premier Smith slam federal emissions cap

Oil and gas sector, Premier Smith slam federal emissions cap

Will new federal oil and gas emissions cap harmonize with B.C.’s?
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Japan’s Sumitomo invests in B.C. critical minerals project

Japan’s Sumitomo invests in B.C. critical minerals project

Sumitomo investing up to $8 million in nickel-magnesium exploration in Cariboo region
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Opinion: Can B.C. balance economic growth with responsible resource use?

Opinion: Can B.C. balance economic growth with responsible resource use?

Resource abundance and clean energy demand offer province an opportunity for prosperity
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An update on LNG applications in Delta

An update on LNG applications in Delta

The expansion is intended to improve resilience of the FortisBC system to disruptions and would allow for increased LNG storage
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Global refinery market weakness hits Parkland Corp.'s Burnaby refinery

Global refinery market weakness hits Parkland Corp.'s Burnaby refinery

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has lowered its full-year earnings forecast as sluggish market conditions continue to take a bite out of margins at the company's Burnaby, B.C. refinery.
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B.C.'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

B.C.'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

Unsanctioned B.C. LNG projects were forecast to produce gas 26% more expensive than the global average, and up to 80% pricier than bulk producers like Qatar — raising questions over whether the province can recoup its investments.
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Parkland Corporation earns $91 million in third quarter, down from a year earlier

Parkland Corporation earns $91 million in third quarter, down from a year earlier

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says it earned $91 million in the third quarter, down from $230 million during the same quarter a year earlier. Revenues for the quarter ended Sept. 30 were $7.1 billion, down from $8.7 billion.
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Opinion: Can political leaders break the bottleneck in B.C.'s permitting process?

Opinion: Can political leaders break the bottleneck in B.C.'s permitting process?

Permitting reform could unlock economic growth, reconciliation and climate progress across the province
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Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup

Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp.
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