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Regulator provides its reasons for Trans Mountain route change ruling

Regulator provides its reasons for Trans Mountain route change ruling

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator has released its reasons behind its decision last month to allow Trans Mountain Corp. to go ahead with a pipeline route deviation against the wishes of a B.C. First Nation.
B.C. and Washington state to collaborate on flood-risk and salmon habitat initiative

B.C. and Washington state to collaborate on flood-risk and salmon habitat initiative

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has finalized an agreement with Washington state and several First Nations to work together on flood-risk mitigation and salmon habitat restoration for the Nooksak and Sumas watersheds on the Canada-
Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain must be 'material', prospective bidder says

Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain must be 'material', prospective bidder says

CALGARY — As the federal government begins its efforts to sell the Trans Mountain pipeline, the director of one of the groups seeking to buy a stake says nothing less than "material" ownership by Indigenous people is acceptable if Ottawa is serious a
Crofton paper mill won't resume operations until end of November at earliest: owners

Crofton paper mill won't resume operations until end of November at earliest: owners

Seventy workers are not expected to return to work until December
Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive aid to offset costs

Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive aid to offset costs

CALGARY — The governments of Alberta and Canada are to provide $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme weather conditions.
Public comment starts for Highland Valley Copper mine expansion

Public comment starts for Highland Valley Copper mine expansion

Canada's largest copper mine due to close in 2028 unless it expands
Alleged salmon price-fixing scheme prompts $5.2M Canadian settlement

Alleged salmon price-fixing scheme prompts $5.2M Canadian settlement

Firms agree on $5.2-million settlement for Canadian consumers. The deal still faces federal court approval at the end of November.
B.C. court ruling on consultation and claim-staking ‘only decision’ possible, says Indigenous adviser

B.C. court ruling on consultation and claim-staking ‘only decision’ possible, says Indigenous adviser

'The court has pointed out mining exploration does impact title and offers First Nations the opportunity to benefit from their lands.'
B.C. strikes critical minerals committee

B.C. strikes critical minerals committee

Federal-provincial strategies may be at odds on one critical mineral: uranium
Impact assessment law ruling could 'reset' Canadian energy policy landscape: CAPP

Impact assessment law ruling could 'reset' Canadian energy policy landscape: CAPP

CALGARY — Last week's ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada against large portions of the federal government's impact assessment law could reset the policy landscape in this country in favour of energy development, the head of a major oil and gas lob