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B.C. salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says DFO amid court challenges

B.C. salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says DFO amid court challenges

VICTORIA — The federal government is standing by its decision not to renew licences for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia's Discovery Islands, despite recent court challenges.
Woodfibre LNG vows to be net zero from Day 1

Woodfibre LNG vows to be net zero from Day 1

Company outlines how LNG projects in B.C. can achieve net zero targets
Activist investor wants Parkland to sell or spin off Burnaby refinery

Activist investor wants Parkland to sell or spin off Burnaby refinery

An activist investor wants Parkland Corp. to explore strategic alternatives for what it says are the company's non-core assets with the goal of becoming a more focused fuel and convenience store retailer.
What's keeping Canadian canola out of the European Union?

What's keeping Canadian canola out of the European Union?

'Our price is not competitive into Europe versus Ukraine or Australia,' says MarketsFarm analyst
Why the Prairies expect to benefit from U.S. wheat problems

Why the Prairies expect to benefit from U.S. wheat problems

Much of the southern U.S. is still experiencing 'extreme' to 'exceptional' drought, according to American drought monitor
Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Salmon farmers and First Nations file for judicial review of Discovery Islands decision
Blackwater Gold mine processing plant construction underway in B.C.

Blackwater Gold mine processing plant construction underway in B.C.

Gold mine southwest of Prince George expected to produce 381,000 ounces of gold annually
How silicon, gold, copper help destroy the COVID-19 virus

How silicon, gold, copper help destroy the COVID-19 virus

Silicon, gold and copper, as well as electric fields, can be used to destroy the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes covid-19, according to new research.
55% of B.C.'s most threatened old-growth forest still open to logging, says report card

55% of B.C.'s most threatened old-growth forest still open to logging, says report card

The B.C. government has failed to hit specific milestones and provide transparency around measures it has taken to protect old-growth forests in the province, according to the latest report car from three environmental groups.
Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry: HEXO CEO

Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry: HEXO CEO

Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry. "No one wins in a price war," Charlie Bowman told analysts on a Friday call.