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Preliminary duties on Canadian softwood lumber announced

Preliminary duties on Canadian softwood lumber announced

B.C. forest sector could face double whammy of both duties and tariffs
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Canada extending tax credit for investors in critical mineral exploration

Canada extending tax credit for investors in critical mineral exploration

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending a tax break for those investing in critical mineral exploration.
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MediPharm Labs sells facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics for $4.5M

MediPharm Labs sells facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics for $4.5M

TORONTO — MediPharm Labs Corp. has signed a deal to sell its facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics Inc. for $4.5 million in cash.
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"Nothing more than a distraction," says B.C. forest minister on Trump's lumber order

"Nothing more than a distraction," says B.C. forest minister on Trump's lumber order

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s Forest Minister said the latest executive order from U.S.
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'Increasingly concerned': Docs show B.C. government pushed back on Alberta electricity restrictions

'Increasingly concerned': Docs show B.C. government pushed back on Alberta electricity restrictions

Sharing electricity between provinces is crucial, especially during storms or outages. But documents show Alberta’s neighbours have been ringing alarm bells about its approach.
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The opportunity losses for Canadian energy are staggering: CAPP

The opportunity losses for Canadian energy are staggering: CAPP

Oil producers association pushes for Canada to unleash its energy potential
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More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat

More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat

Premier David Eby says B.C. residents will soon start seeing more "Buy BC" advertisements, and the province has also launched a new website with a tool to help people buy local.
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Province accelerates wood waste recovery

Province accelerates wood waste recovery

Ministry of Forests accelerating wood salvaging and pro-active wildfire prevention
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B.C. mineral exploration spending slips to $550M in 2024, says EY report

B.C. mineral exploration spending slips to $550M in 2024, says EY report

Exploration spending slowed as mature development projects near operational stage
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B.C. to adopt made-in-Canada biodiesel regulation

B.C. to adopt made-in-Canada biodiesel regulation

B.C. moves to protect nascent biodiesel industry from American subsidized products
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