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New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

Population growth, provincial policies focused on decarbonization and industry development expected to drive demand for more clean electricity
Canfor cuts deal for forest tenure with Tsay Keh Dene Nation

Canfor cuts deal for forest tenure with Tsay Keh Dene Nation

432,072 cubic-metre AAC in Mackenzie Timber Supply Area makes Indigenous nation one of largest tenure holders
Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada has taken steps to launch two legal challenges under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Opinion: Columbia River Treaty ‘modernization’ hands B.C. power to U.S.

Opinion: Columbia River Treaty ‘modernization’ hands B.C. power to U.S.

Federal and provincial governments must stand up for B.C.'s interests in Columbia River Treaty modernization talks
B.C. First Nation wants more say in forestry after Canfor mill closure announcement

B.C. First Nation wants more say in forestry after Canfor mill closure announcement

FORT ST. JAMES, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nations leader says the province must rethink its approach to the forest industry in light of Canfor Corp.'s decision to shutter two sawmills and leave 500 workers without jobs.
Ascot suspends operations at new Premier gold mine in B.C.

Ascot suspends operations at new Premier gold mine in B.C.

Company says mine development is lagging milling capacity at new mine
Calgary company plans new met coal mine near Chetwynd

Calgary company plans new met coal mine near Chetwynd

Open-pit mine would be south of Conuma Coal's Brule coal mine
Watchdog calls for B.C. to boost oversight of old-growth forest on Quadra Island

Watchdog calls for B.C. to boost oversight of old-growth forest on Quadra Island

VICTORIA — British Columbia's independent forest-practices watchdog says there's a risk that a coastal island won't have enough old-growth trees in the future due to inadequate monitoring of harvesting.
Union 'devastated' by B.C. mill closures, says Canfor should lose tenures

Union 'devastated' by B.C. mill closures, says Canfor should lose tenures

BURNABY, B.C. — The United Steelworkers union is calling Canfor Corp.
Rustad blasts NDP government, blames its forest policies for Vanderhoof, Fort. St. John mill closures

Rustad blasts NDP government, blames its forest policies for Vanderhoof, Fort. St. John mill closures

Nechako Lakes MLA says too much bureaucracy killing forestry jobs
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