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‘Net-zero’ targets boost demand for green engineers

‘Net-zero’ targets boost demand for green engineers

Green skills deficit in labour force threatens economy’s growth potential: RBC report
Michigan wants 'to have its cake and eat it too' on Line 5: chambers of commerce

Michigan wants 'to have its cake and eat it too' on Line 5: chambers of commerce

WASHINGTON — Business leaders from the United States and Canada are again wading into the fray over Line 5, accusing the state of Michigan of dragging its heels to ensure the controversial cross-border pipeline remains in a state of legal limbo even
Internet, mining, and hydrogen production key to Northern B.C. economy, minister says

Internet, mining, and hydrogen production key to Northern B.C. economy, minister says

12,300 job openings forecast in Northeast B.C. over the next decade
Russia-Ukraine war amplifies energy security issues

Russia-Ukraine war amplifies energy security issues

Global market, trade relations changes loom large
Spark conference returns this May

Spark conference returns this May

Inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, and project management will be among the topics at this year’s virtual Spark Women’s Leadership Conference.
B.C. to raise minimum wage to $15.65 on June 1

B.C. to raise minimum wage to $15.65 on June 1

Business advocates say they would have liked more notice.
Why the loonie's still 'stuck in the mud' even as oil prices surge

Why the loonie's still 'stuck in the mud' even as oil prices surge

Despite surging oil prices amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the loonie's value has depreciated since the start of the year.
Wilkinson expects plan for supplying some oil to Europe ready by March 23

Wilkinson expects plan for supplying some oil to Europe ready by March 23

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says it will be another week or two before Canada will know with certainty how much extra oil it can produce and ship to help offset bans on the use of fossil fuels from Russia.
First mega-module for LNG Canada lands in Kitimat

First mega-module for LNG Canada lands in Kitimat

LNG Canada says the arrival of a 4,618-tonne module in Kitimat this week marks the next phase of construction of its liquefied natural gas facility on the west coast.
Amid energy crisis, Ottawa urges Michigan to end crusade against Line 5 pipeline

Amid energy crisis, Ottawa urges Michigan to end crusade against Line 5 pipeline

WASHINGTON — The federal government is urging the state of Michigan to abandon efforts to shut down the controversial Line 5 cross-border pipeline.
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