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San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

The Langley-based company says its large-log mill is back up and running after an October curtailment, but supplies are inconsistent.
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'Terminate' Canadian forestry giant's green certificates, says credentials body founder

'Terminate' Canadian forestry giant's green certificates, says credentials body founder

World Wildlife Fund tells the Forest Stewardship Council to "immediately terminate" sustainable forestry certificates for Paper Excellence, Canada's largest forestry company.
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Trump’s tariffs a hot topic at B.C. energy and resource forum

Trump’s tariffs a hot topic at B.C. energy and resource forum

Will Canada's biggest export --oil -- be included in Donald Trump's 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs?
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First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

A First Nation says it wasn't meaningfully consulted before the British Columbia government "effectively greenlit" what has been called the world's largest undeveloped gold mining project.
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B.C. firms plan to build magnet recycling plant in Texas

B.C. firms plan to build magnet recycling plant in Texas

New US$125 million plant would recycle magnets from e-waste
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B.C. forest company appealing $75K fine over construction of logging road

B.C. forest company appealing $75K fine over construction of logging road

Vernon-based Tolko Industries appealing penalty for 2017 slide that damaged ecosystem
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First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

VANCOUVER — The Xatśull First Nation says it is "disappointed" that British Columbia's Mines Ministry has granted an operating permit for the Cariboo Gold Mine without meeting its leadership or obtaining the nation's consent.
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'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

Mark Siemens is a third-generation egg farmer in B.C.'s Fraser Valley and he recalls his grandfather sharing a story about fighting an unknown disease that raced through the farm decades ago, forcing him to cull the entire flock.
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Updated: Barkerville gold mine receives ministry approval

Updated: Barkerville gold mine receives ministry approval

Xatśūll First Nation continues to oppose the project, which would create 600+ construction jobs
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After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate

Jackson Wijaya aims to consolidate control over Domtar (formally Paper Excellence) and Asia Pulp & Paper, after both companies spent years denying they were linked.
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