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'A scientific sin': 16 Canadian salmon scientists claim DFO sea lice report was manipulated

'A scientific sin': 16 Canadian salmon scientists claim DFO sea lice report was manipulated

16 scientists slam a recent DFO report that found salmon farms had an "insignificant" impact on wild salmon infestations — claiming the report's authors cherry-picked data, ignored scientific consensus and failed to consult with experts outside the department.
TC Energy credit rating under review

TC Energy credit rating under review

Cost overruns on Coastal GasLink pipelines could affect credit rating
B.C.'s First Quantum says copper loading suspended at Cobre Panama port

B.C.'s First Quantum says copper loading suspended at Cobre Panama port

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says the Panamá Maritime Authority has suspended loading operations of copper concentrate at the port for its Cobre Panama mine.
Ottawa expands price caps to Russian petroleum products to reduce revenues

Ottawa expands price caps to Russian petroleum products to reduce revenues

OTTAWA — The federal Finance Department says Canada is joining its fellow G-7 countries plus Australia to expand caps on Russian oil to include seaborne petroleum products from that country.
Study charts ‘shocking’ declines in chum salmon

Study charts ‘shocking’ declines in chum salmon

Central coast chum abundance declined 90 per cent since 1960, new study finds
Taseko in talks regarding potential deal to up stake in Gibraltar copper mine

Taseko in talks regarding potential deal to up stake in Gibraltar copper mine

VANCOUVER — Taseko Mines Ltd. says it is in talks regarding a potential deal to increase its stake in its Gibraltar copper mine in B.C. The company says it has been in confidential discussions with Sojitz Corp.
Teck completes sale of Fort Hills stake to project partners; exits oilsands

Teck completes sale of Fort Hills stake to project partners; exits oilsands

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it has completed the sale of its 21.3 per cent stake in the Fort Hills oilsands mine to Suncor Energy Inc. and TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd.
Sprott launches energy transition ETFs, taps B.C. companies

Sprott launches energy transition ETFs, taps B.C. companies

New ETFs provide exposure to uranium, lithium, copper and other critical minerals
Opinion: More than four in five British Columbians are concerned about household energy costs

Opinion: More than four in five British Columbians are concerned about household energy costs

British Columbians feeling pinched in these times of high inflation
This B.C. farm has diverted millions of kilograms of food waste from landfills

This B.C. farm has diverted millions of kilograms of food waste from landfills

ReFeed Farms has partnered with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to distribute good food otherwise destined for a landfill or composter. Their partnership is being highlighted in a new documentary.