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'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed

'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed

It was a "euphoric" moment as three drilling company workers were brought to safety after spending more than 60 hours trapped underground in a mine in a remote area of northwestern British Columbia, their employer said Friday.
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U.S. imposing 20.56% anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood

U.S. imposing 20.56% anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood

VANCOUVER — British Columbia lumber organizations are condemning the decision by the U.S. Commerce Department to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood to 20.56 per cent, calling them unjustified, punitive and protectionist. The B.C.
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How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues

How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues

A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground said lessons from a rescue operation at British Columbia's Red Chris mine can help teams across the country. Mine operator Newmont Corp.
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B.C. judge strikes out claims against Pembina in Cedar LNG dispute

B.C. judge strikes out claims against Pembina in Cedar LNG dispute

Steelhead LNG will get a second chance to amend its claims in a lawsuit alleging corporate espionage in connection with a major B.C. gas-processing facility.
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'No longer viewed as good partners:' B.C. salmon exports sink amid supply struggles

'No longer viewed as good partners:' B.C. salmon exports sink amid supply struggles

Customers now turning to Norway and Australia, despite province’s geographic advantage
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Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine in northwestern British Columbia have enough air, water and food for an "extended stay," the mine's majority owner said Wednesday. The statement from Newmont Corp.
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Canfor subsidiary expands in Sweden with $164M sawmill acquisition

Canfor subsidiary expands in Sweden with $164M sawmill acquisition

The deal is expected to add 230 million board feet to the company's annual production capacity.
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B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline

B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline

VANCOUVER — Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
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B.C.'s Cariboo Gold Project advances with US$450M investment

B.C.'s Cariboo Gold Project advances with US$450M investment

The funding will bring the underground mine near Wells, B.C., closer to construction.
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Here's how Canada's LNG exports could make your heating bill go up

Here's how Canada's LNG exports could make your heating bill go up

Canada's LNG industry is just getting going, but one expert says the 'party is almost over' when it comes to economic benefits.
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