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Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

The controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred in Canada by 2030 under proposed regulations outlined Monday by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
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BC Hydro to burn wood debris at Site C

BC Hydro to burn wood debris at Site C

Burning is expected to take place now through March in the Portage Mountain Quarry area and along the north and south bank of the Peace River between the Site C dam site and Peace Canyon Dam
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Canadian-led collaboration underway to create global standard for responsible mining

Canadian-led collaboration underway to create global standard for responsible mining

Mining Association of Canada partnering up with other groups
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Feds dish out $12M for salmon habitat restoration work

Feds dish out $12M for salmon habitat restoration work

The funding includes $5 million over five years for Nature Trust of B.C. projects on Vancouver Island
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Shipper costs to rise as regulator approves preliminary interim Trans Mountain tolls

Shipper costs to rise as regulator approves preliminary interim Trans Mountain tolls

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator has approved preliminary interim tolls that would see oil companies pay nearly twice as much to ship crude on the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline as what was estimated in 2017.
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More B.C. natural gas bound for Europe via Louisiana

More B.C. natural gas bound for Europe via Louisiana

Cheniere signs second offtake agreement with ARC Resources
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Northern B.C. agricultural projects approved for grants

Northern B.C. agricultural projects approved for grants

Funding will support agricultural production and economic activity in the Peace Region. 
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Nearly one-third of tailings dams close to protected areas: study

Nearly one-third of tailings dams close to protected areas: study

'Mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world.'
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'First of its kind': Dow invests $9 billion on Alberta net-zero petrochemical project

'First of its kind': Dow invests $9 billion on Alberta net-zero petrochemical project

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. — Dow Chemical has announced plans to invest nearly $9 billion in a net-zero petrochemical project northeast of Edmonton.
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Canadian oil and gas execs look to talk up emissions reduction plans at COP28 summit

Canadian oil and gas execs look to talk up emissions reduction plans at COP28 summit

CALGARY — Executives and senior leaders from Canada's oil and gas sector are heading to Dubai for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks, eager to tell the world they are doing what they can to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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