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Protecting СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ old-growth forests could yield $10.9B in benefits, report finds

Protecting СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ old-growth forests could yield $10.9B in benefits, report finds

That number could quadruple to $43.1 billion over the next century if 100% of old growth trees were protected in the Okanagan and Prince George timber supply areas
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ premier to meet with Mark Carney over the soaring lumber duties imposed by U.S.

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ premier to meet with Mark Carney over the soaring lumber duties imposed by U.S.

British Columbia Premier David Eby says the latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties is an attack on forest workers and all СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ residents, and it will also hurt Americans by driving up housing costs.
Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

CALGARY — Fears of a tariff-driven recession have led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector's outlook should the weakness persist. West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S.
High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ premier

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ 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 СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ 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.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

Head of United Nations seabed authority warns move would be 'violation of international law' and undermine multilateral efforts to govern the world's oceans.
Opinion: Policy to blame as СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's forestry squeeze gets worse

Opinion: Policy to blame as СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's forestry squeeze gets worse

Government policies have made СÀ¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s forestry sector less competitive at the worst possible time
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.