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Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

The complaint, submitted by a handful of environmental groups, alleges Pathways Alliance misled Canadians in its advertising campaign touting its plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Nutrien may slow potash ramp-up plans as earnings, sales down

Nutrien may slow potash ramp-up plans as earnings, sales down

CALGARY — The CEO of Canadian fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. said Thursday the company may consider slowing down its previously announced plan to ramp up potash production, as falling prices and lower sales volumes take a bite out of profits.
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China's ban on Canadian beef still in place year-and-a-half later; industry in dark

China's ban on Canadian beef still in place year-and-a-half later; industry in dark

CALGARY — A Chinese ban on Canadian beef that industry officials expected would be short-lived remains in place 17 months later, and industry representatives say they remain in the dark about the reasons.
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What Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act means for miners

What Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act means for miners

On May 3 , Canada’s Parliament passed Bill S-211 , the Modern Slavery Act, aimed at combating forced labour and child labour in supply chains.
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Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Pembina Institute says just two LNG projects could require 2.5 times the power of Site C dam
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Stronger commodity prices, few restrictions draw farmland demand

Stronger commodity prices, few restrictions draw farmland demand

Investors plow into Prairie properties as crop prices increase and prime land leases double to $100 per acre
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B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

The request for proposals to upgrade the dam — near McIvor Lake west of Campbell River — and to supply and install spillway gates closes Aug. 30
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Britannia Mine Museum marks 100 years at British Columbia’s Mill No. 3

Britannia Mine Museum marks 100 years at British Columbia’s Mill No. 3

The 20-storey Mill No. 3 building was an architectural feat of engineering at its time
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Canada must increase mining investment to regain top production spot: MAC report

Canada must increase mining investment to regain top production spot: MAC report

Country is no longer the top producer of minerals needed for a low-carbon economy, says Mining Association of Canada
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Crescent Point restores 75% of halted production as wildfire situation improves

Crescent Point restores 75% of halted production as wildfire situation improves

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it has restored approximately 75 per cent of the production it had temporarily halted as a result of the wildfires in Alberta.
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