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Regulator denied Trans Mountain variance request due to pipeline safety concerns

Regulator denied Trans Mountain variance request due to pipeline safety concerns

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator is citing safety concerns as its reason for refusing a request by Trans Mountain Corp. for a pipeline variance.
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WLNG, FortisBC public feedback events to be finalized in 2024

WLNG, FortisBC public feedback events to be finalized in 2024

Squamish council received project updates for the Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC projects at its final 2023 meeting; no date was given for public engagement events yet.
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Myra Falls Mine shutdown came with no notice for 300 employees: union

Myra Falls Mine shutdown came with no notice for 300 employees: union

“Imagine being told that not only are you being laid off for Christmas with no notice, you’re not even sure if you’re going to get paid,” says Unifor representative.
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Vancouver miner Pan Am Silver’s Mexico project large but manageable, BMO says

Vancouver miner Pan Am Silver’s Mexico project large but manageable, BMO says

La Colorada Skarn project in Mexico could mine 50,000 tonnes of ore a day
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Province fines Red Chris copper-gold mine $25,000

Province fines Red Chris copper-gold mine $25,000

Company was ordered to electrify perimeter of work camp after two incidents of human-bear interactions
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Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

CALGARY — Athabasca Oil Corp. and Cenovus Energy Inc. say they will create a new joint venture stand-alone company called Duvernay Energy Corp.
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Vancouver Island's Myra Falls mine shuts down

Vancouver Island's Myra Falls mine shuts down

Company that owns the mine seeking creditor protection, restructuring
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Vancouver-based Skeena closes $80M financing for Eskay Creek mine in B.C.

Vancouver-based Skeena closes $80M financing for Eskay Creek mine in B.C.

The project will produce 455,000 oz. of gold annually
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Home heating costs set to fall for most B.C. natural gas customers

Home heating costs set to fall for most B.C. natural gas customers

FortisBC electricity bills up, gas bills down in 2024
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Trans Mountain project costs 'reasonably and justifiably incurred:' company says

Trans Mountain project costs 'reasonably and justifiably incurred:' company says

The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has submitted evidence to support its claim that oil companies must pay more in tolls in light of the pipeline project's mounting costs.
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