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'Absolutely still viable': Indigenous groups still aim to buy Trans Mountain pipeline, even as costs soar

'Absolutely still viable': Indigenous groups still aim to buy Trans Mountain pipeline, even as costs soar

CALGARY — Indigenous-led groups remain committed to pursuing ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline, even as cost overruns for the pipeline expansion project soar.
Canadian offshore oil project to wait another 40 days for federal decision

Canadian offshore oil project to wait another 40 days for federal decision

Newfoundland and Labrador will have to wait another 40 days for a federal decision on the fate of a proposed offshore oil project led by Norwegian oil giant Equinor.
Northern B.C.’s Pacific BioEnergy plant officially closes after 28 years

Northern B.C.’s Pacific BioEnergy plant officially closes after 28 years

The wood pellet plant closure means the loss of 55 direct jobs
Groundbirch homesteaders dream big with goat farm plans

Groundbirch homesteaders dream big with goat farm plans

No kidding – Groundbirch couple Caylee and Justin Tietjen are putting their agricultural roots to good use with a 10-year plan for a 300-head goat farm at their homestead, Hill and Hollow.
Site C workforce at 3,991 to start 2022

Site C workforce at 3,991 to start 2022

There were 3,991 workers counted at Site C in January, according to the latest employment figure s from BC Hydro.
Fort St. John palliative society receives gifts of comfort

Fort St. John palliative society receives gifts of comfort

Home Hardware made a generous donation to the Fort St. John & District Palliative Care Society Thursday morning, gifting teddy bears, blankets, heated blankets, and other comfort items.
Uncertainty over treaty rights curbs natural gas drilling

Uncertainty over treaty rights curbs natural gas drilling

Modest increase in B.C. natural gas sector investment expected in 2022
Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Central bank raises rate 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent
War disrupts forestry markets

War disrupts forestry markets

Russia is a major forestry exporter; markets could be in for big shift
Canada bans Russian crude oil, foreign minister headed to Polish-Ukraine border

Canada bans Russian crude oil, foreign minister headed to Polish-Ukraine border

In addition to supplying Ukraine with anti-tank weapons systems, Canada is banning all imports of crude oil from Russia.
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