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BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational

BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational

VICTORIA — B.C.'s minister of energy and climate solutions said Site C won't be the last major energy project in the province after becoming fully operational ahead of schedule. The dam in northern B.C.
U.S. pushes total duty on Canadian softwood to 35.19%, will start collecting

U.S. pushes total duty on Canadian softwood to 35.19%, will start collecting

B.C's Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar called the increase "absurd and reckless"
B.C. cattle ranch sues province over damage caused by 2023 wildfire back burn

B.C. cattle ranch sues province over damage caused by 2023 wildfire back burn

The claim alleges crews were negligent while sparking the back burn.
Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that 'one man can't block' pipeline proposal

Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that 'one man can't block' pipeline proposal

CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil pipeline and Premier David Eby can't be allowed as one man to block the project.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry

KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada’s softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from the worst of American duties and fees.
B.C. researchers use math to predict bee behaviour

B.C. researchers use math to predict bee behaviour

UBCO researcher: "The novelty is in treating the colony as a collective entity, not tracking individual bees."
Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

KELOWNA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Kelowna, B.C., for an announcement at a lumber facility on Tuesday after attending the Vancouver Pride parade and touring a Canadian Forces facility on Vancouver Island over the long weekend.
B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of jobs and economic growth is urging the federal government to stand firm and "negotiate hard" when trying to find a solution to 35 per cent tariffs imposed by U.S.
Canfor's Q2 loss widens amid weak market conditions, softwood lumber duties

Canfor's Q2 loss widens amid weak market conditions, softwood lumber duties

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says its losses widened in the second quarter from last year amid weak market conditions in the U.S. south, rising global economic uncertainty and "punitive" U.S. softwood lumber duties.
Cenovus encouraged by talks with Carney government but says regulatory hurdles remain

Cenovus encouraged by talks with Carney government but says regulatory hurdles remain

Cenovus Energy Inc.