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Oil execs at World Petroleum Congress see global demand growing, not falling

Oil execs at World Petroleum Congress see global demand growing, not falling

CALGARY — Chief executives of the some of the world's biggest fossil fuel companies are meeting in Canada this week, united in their stance that "peak oil" isn't about to put them out of business anytime soon.
New gold mine will transform tiny, historic Wells, B.C.

New gold mine will transform tiny, historic Wells, B.C.

Cariboo Gold project – which has completed its environmental assessment – would generate $53 million annual payroll and require twice as many workers as the town’s currrent population
Calgary office conversion program whittles away at vacancies

Calgary office conversion program whittles away at vacancies

Vacancies in Class B space prove the most persistent thanks to sheer volume
In the news today: Parliament resumes, with focus on housing and food prices

In the news today: Parliament resumes, with focus on housing and food prices

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Osoyoos band, West High Yield ink deal for BC magnesium project

Osoyoos band, West High Yield ink deal for BC magnesium project

Osoyoos band undertook an independent review of WHY's mining permit application
Vancouver approves controversial 'missing middle’ density plan

Vancouver approves controversial 'missing middle’ density plan

Concept will allow multiple housing units on the majority of single-detached lots in the city, with applications accepted by this December
GST exemption for new rental projects promises benefits

GST exemption for new rental projects promises benefits

Questions remain, but the net effect should be positive
Australian billionaire proposes green hydrogen hub in Prince George

Australian billionaire proposes green hydrogen hub in Prince George

Plans call for a $2B project delivering more than 100 permanent direct jobs
Suburbs gain commercial strength as downtowns wane

Suburbs gain commercial strength as downtowns wane

Across the West, it is more than lower costs and ample parking that is driving tenants out of downtown
Vancouver short-term rental fee jumps from $109 to $1,000 for 2024

Vancouver short-term rental fee jumps from $109 to $1,000 for 2024

ABC Vancouver Coun. Lenny Zhou: "I don't think it will hurt the legal market."