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Province, McLeod Lake Indian Band formalize agreement on proposed hydrogen plant

Province, McLeod Lake Indian Band formalize agreement on proposed hydrogen plant

$7 billion Tse'khene energy transition hub to be built on Kerry Lake Indian Reserve, 90 km north of Prince George
British Columbians lead Canada in weekly seafood consumption

British Columbians lead Canada in weekly seafood consumption

A new poll shows a majority of British Columbians prefer wild-caught or harvested fish and seafood.
B.C. court fines former mining exec $22K for environmental violations

B.C. court fines former mining exec $22K for environmental violations

Former CEO Benjamin Mossman 'actively or passively involved' in the Yellow Giant mine exceeding permitted amounts of zinc, court finds
Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

VICTORIA — A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry in the province.
The end of the ‘golden age of natural gas’ is nigh: IEA

The end of the ‘golden age of natural gas’ is nigh: IEA

Slowing growth in China could have big impact on demand for LNG
As Teck weighs offers for coal business, likelihood of regulatory approval a factor

As Teck weighs offers for coal business, likelihood of regulatory approval a factor

The head of Teck Resources Ltd. says he will only accept a bid for the company's steelmaking coal business if he feels confident Canadian regulators will approve the transaction.
Grain farmers hit by seaway strike, as both sides agree to sit down with mediator

Grain farmers hit by seaway strike, as both sides agree to sit down with mediator

MONTREAL — The federal government has instructed workers and management in the St. Lawrence Seaway strike to sit down with a mediator this Friday and hash out their differences, as groups ranging from grain farmers to steelmakers feel the squeeze.
Canada needs to curb its import-export swap to make seafood sustainable

Canada needs to curb its import-export swap to make seafood sustainable

Most of the fish or shellfish Canadians do eat is imported, yet consumers have little clarity about how sustainable those products may be.
Better data, management of water needed for Canada's agri-food sector: report

Better data, management of water needed for Canada's agri-food sector: report

OTTAWA — The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute is recommending that governments across the country develop a national plan to sustainably manage and use water for the agri-food sector.
Paper Excellence CEO refuses to face federal committee, prompts threat of legal summons

Paper Excellence CEO refuses to face federal committee, prompts threat of legal summons

NDP MP Charlie Angus has submitted a notice of motion to issue a legal summons for Paper Excellence CEO Jackson Wijaya, after the forestry tycoon refused to appear before a federal committee.