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West Fraser Timber loses US$153 million in fourth quarter, sales soften

West Fraser Timber loses US$153 million in fourth quarter, sales soften

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it lost US$153 million in its fourth quarter, a steeper loss than US$94 million a year earlier. Sales for the quarter ended Dec. 31 were US$1.5 billion, down from US$1.6 billion.
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Prince Rupert seeks new life for former pulp mill site

Prince Rupert seeks new life for former pulp mill site

City taking expressions of interest for industrial uses of old pulp mill site
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Few to no wine grapes will grow in the Okanagan Valley this year, report predicts

Few to no wine grapes will grow in the Okanagan Valley this year, report predicts

The financial damage for wineries and vineyards could be $346 million and as much as $445 million when you include industry suppliers, logistics providers and distributors.
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'Silent disaster’: Okanagan cherry growers likely facing worst year in string of bad years

'Silent disaster’: Okanagan cherry growers likely facing worst year in string of bad years

'It’s not looking good.'
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Lundin Mining employee dies at Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal

Lundin Mining employee dies at Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal

VANCOUVER — Lundin Mining Corp. says an employee died Monday at its Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal.
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Killer news for whales, anglers: Chinook abundance hits decades-high in B.C.

Killer news for whales, anglers: Chinook abundance hits decades-high in B.C.

Chinook staged major comeback in 2023, according to Sport Fishing Institute
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Delta farmers could face another tough, dry summer

Delta farmers could face another tough, dry summer

The city last year incurred significant costs last summer to employ temporary measures, including installing pumps and deployment, to help farmers
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Vancouver's Canfor selling shuttered Taylor pulp mill site for $7M

Vancouver's Canfor selling shuttered Taylor pulp mill site for $7M

Company did not say who the new buyer is or what the new owners’ plans for the site are.
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Regulator calls out Trans Mountain for 'environmental non-compliance' in B.C.

Regulator calls out Trans Mountain for 'environmental non-compliance' in B.C.

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has been cited for environmental non-compliance related to its management of recent flooding in B.C.
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B.C. orchards assessing impact of extreme cold for third winter in a row

B.C. orchards assessing impact of extreme cold for third winter in a row

Minister says government is committed to doing more to help
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