Resources & Agriculture

Vancouver-based West Fraser closes $140M deal on Alberta sawmill

West Fraser already owns half a dozen lumber and plywood mills in Alberta

Nov 17, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Wheaton Precious Metals beefs up streaming portfolio with US$530M spend

Commercial production is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024

Nov 17, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

New power call likely first of many: BC Hydro

BC Hydro executives explain at energy forum why they suddenly changed load forecast

Nov 17, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

Why B.C. is poised to be an energy powerhouse

Energy forum addresses challenge of being a fossil fuel exporter in an era of decarbonization

Nov 16, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop remitting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those at its energy Crown corporation.

Nov 16, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

Calculating the cost of new power generation in B.C.

Public policy critic estimates cost of new wind power at $5B

Nov 16, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Cost to replant damaged B.C. grape vines as high as $317M

“The challenges facing grape growers and winemakers today are unlike anything we have experienced in the past."

Nov 16, 2023 4:16 AM Read more >

Skeena says B.C. Eskay Creek mine has $2B after-tax value

Skeena feasibility delivers longer mine life, bigger capex for Eskay Creek

Nov 15, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

WLNG workforce floatel set for Squamish receives EAO approval

EAO notes the floatel, still slated to arrive in 2024, will have to abide by a gender and cultural safety plan among other stipulations.

Nov 15, 2023 1:20 PM Read more >

How the Okanagan is tapping solar power with unique energy centre

Summerland Energy Centre officially open as the Okanagan’s first utility-scale solar and battery energy storage facility

Nov 15, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >