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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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Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is moving to shore up its domestic steel industry amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing global trade war, with new tariffs targeting China and other countries around the world.
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Grieg exits B.C. salmon farming with US$990M sale to Cermaq

Grieg exits B.C. salmon farming with US$990M sale to Cermaq

Sale follows years of regulatory uncertainty in Canada over future of open-net pen salmon farms
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Carney confirms possibility of lumber quotas in trade deal with the United States

Carney confirms possibility of lumber quotas in trade deal with the United States

Prime Minister Mark Carney said any future trade deal with the United States could include quotas on Canadian softwood lumber exports, a sector that has been a sore point in cross-border trade relations long before U.S.
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AME taps former B.C. minister as new president and CEO

AME taps former B.C. minister as new president and CEO

Todd Stone served as province's transportation minister under the BC Liberals
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Kamloops-area copper mines don't expect to take hit from Trump's planned U.S. import tariff

Kamloops-area copper mines don't expect to take hit from Trump's planned U.S. import tariff

Trump announced 50% copper tariffs Tuesday
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North Vancouver firm lands first deal for food-waste, poop-powered gas system

North Vancouver firm lands first deal for food-waste, poop-powered gas system

Hydron Energy’s first commercial sale brings renewable natural gas tech to Ontario farm
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U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism, though risks remain

U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism, though risks remain

TORONTO — U.S. threats to impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports have been met with shrugs by Canadian mining companies and skepticism by analysts, though long-term risks remain. U.S.
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Squamish council reviews TUP application for two WLNG floatels

Squamish council reviews TUP application for two WLNG floatels

District of Squamish council is once again grappling with the future of floating worker accommodations at the Woodfibre LNG site, as councillors reviewed a draft temporary use permit (TUP) this week—without planning a public hearing.
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Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but hasn't said yet when it will take effect. "Today we are doing copper," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting.
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