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Oil sector CEO compensation jumps double-digits amid surging profits: report

Oil sector CEO compensation jumps double-digits amid surging profits: report

CALGARY — CEO pay in the oil and gas sector has soared with the industry's post-pandemic resurgence and will likely increase even more with the completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion this year, a new report projects.
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LNG projects raising cost of living, says B.C. First Nation

LNG projects raising cost of living, says B.C. First Nation

Hereditary chiefs say not all economic impacts of LNG are positive
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BC Hydro to spend $36 billion on infrastructure over next 10 years, Eby says

BC Hydro to spend $36 billion on infrastructure over next 10 years, Eby says

New construction on those hydro projects is expected to spark a labour-force growth spurt that will result in between 10,500 and 12,500 jobs annually.
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Cold snap underscores importance of natural gas in B.C.

Cold snap underscores importance of natural gas in B.C.

No electricity or natural gas shortages were felt in B.C. during cold snap
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Alberta oil output hits new record as producers ramp up for Trans Mountain completion

Alberta oil output hits new record as producers ramp up for Trans Mountain completion

The Alberta Energy Regulator says crude oil production in the province rose by 8.8 per cent in November to a new historic high of 4.2 million barrels per day.
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Teck Resources says 2023 copper production fell short of guidance

Teck Resources says 2023 copper production fell short of guidance

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says its copper production for 2023 fell short of its guidance for the year, while its zinc production also came in slightly below its expectations.
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Linda Coady: We need to invest in B.C.’s forestry industry as it transitions

Linda Coady: We need to invest in B.C.’s forestry industry as it transitions

B.C.'s forestry industry continues to have an outsized impact on the provincial economy
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Alberta electricity operator ends grid alert, says more wind and sun helped system

Alberta electricity operator ends grid alert, says more wind and sun helped system

EDMONTON — Alberta's electricity operator says it ended a grid alert after more wind and solar power on Monday helped ease strain on the system.
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Premiers pan green-energy plans as cold weather strains Alberta's electricity grid

Premiers pan green-energy plans as cold weather strains Alberta's electricity grid

"Right now, wind is generating almost no power. When renewables are unreliable, as they are now, natural gas plants must increase capacity to keep Albertans safe," Alberta Premier Danielle Smith posted on social media
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Regulator approves Trans Mountain pipeline variance request

Regulator approves Trans Mountain pipeline variance request

CALGARY — The imminent completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is more likely following Friday's decision by the Canada Energy Regulator to approve a request for a pipeline variance from the company building the project.
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