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Provincial agency exempted oil and gas giant from rules for timely pipeline deactivation

Provincial agency exempted oil and gas giant from rules for timely pipeline deactivation

The B.C. Energy Regulator exempted more than 4,300 such pipelines operated by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. from the 18-month decommissioning requirements
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Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Pinot Noir could become more widely planted, while niche grape varieties such as Maréchal Foch, Vidal, Marquette, Albariño could become more common because they can withstand cold
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Gas prices drop as consumer carbon price ends, but full impact yet to be felt

Gas prices drop as consumer carbon price ends, but full impact yet to be felt

CALGARY — Gasoline prices are coming down in Canada as the consumer carbon charge drops to zilch from 17.6 cents per litre, but motorists had yet to feel the full impact of the change on Tuesday.
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B.C. company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

B.C. company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining in international waters

Head of United Nations seabed authority warns move would be 'violation of international law' and undermine multilateral efforts to govern the world's oceans.
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Opinion: Policy to blame as B.C.'s forestry squeeze gets worse

Opinion: Policy to blame as B.C.'s forestry squeeze gets worse

Government policies have made B.C.’s forestry sector less competitive at the worst possible time
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Could this be the way to improve life for migrant farm workers?

Could this be the way to improve life for migrant farm workers?

Certification programs aim to use consumer pressure to ensure better conditions. Worker advocates are skeptical.
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B.C. judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

B.C. judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

Legal action dragged on for six years after Vancouver-based company failed to pay for two avocado shipments
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Mario Canseco: British Columbians rethink grocery bills as Trump tariffs loom

Mario Canseco: British Columbians rethink grocery bills as Trump tariffs loom

Research Co. polling shows many are willing to pay more for local produce but remain uncertain about food security
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Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
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B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach outlined in the province's Indigenous rights law.
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