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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.
Provincial agency exempted oil and gas giant from rules for timely pipeline deactivation

Provincial agency exempted oil and gas giant from rules for timely pipeline deactivation

The B.C. Energy Regulator exempted more than 4,300 such pipelines operated by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. from the 18-month decommissioning requirements
Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Pinot Noir could become more widely planted, while niche grape varieties such as Maréchal Foch, Vidal, Marquette, Albariño could become more common because they can withstand cold
Gas prices drop as consumer carbon price ends, but full impact yet to be felt

Gas prices drop as consumer carbon price ends, but full impact yet to be felt

CALGARY — Gasoline prices are coming down in Canada as the consumer carbon charge drops to zilch from 17.6 cents per litre, but motorists had yet to feel the full impact of the change on Tuesday.
Could this be the way to improve life for migrant farm workers?

Could this be the way to improve life for migrant farm workers?

Certification programs aim to use consumer pressure to ensure better conditions. Worker advocates are skeptical.
B.C. judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

B.C. judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

Legal action dragged on for six years after Vancouver-based company failed to pay for two avocado shipments
Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach outlined in the province's Indigenous rights law.
As copper soars to record high, Taseko looks to build B.C.'s next big mine

As copper soars to record high, Taseko looks to build B.C.'s next big mine

New copper mine could add billions to B.C.’s economy, but permitting hurdles remain
Threats to B.C. LNG industry are a made-in-Canada problem

Threats to B.C. LNG industry are a made-in-Canada problem

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to advance an Alaska LNG project will create competition for B.C., though it’s not the sector’s biggest challenge