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Canfor extending temporary sawmill curtailments in B.C.

Canfor extending temporary sawmill curtailments in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. is extending sawmill curtailments in B.C. due to what it says are ongoing weak market conditions and a lack of available economic fibre.
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Aurora Cannabis closes sale of Aurora Polaris facility for $15M in gross proceeds

Aurora Cannabis closes sale of Aurora Polaris facility for $15M in gross proceeds

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has closed the sale of its Aurora Polaris facility. The company says gross proceeds from the sale totalled about $15 million.
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Domtar-Resolute Forest Products merger gets green light

Domtar-Resolute Forest Products merger gets green light

The Canadian Competition Bureau has cleared the way for a $3.7 billion acquisition that will make Richmond-headquartered Paper Excellence Group one of the largest forestry companies in North America.
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Blackwater mine construction to start this spring

Blackwater mine construction to start this spring

Blackwater Gold mine advances, despite mine permit delay
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Two B2Gold miners killed in Mali

Two B2Gold miners killed in Mali

Vancouver company says deaths were result of robbery, not terrorism
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As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday.
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Copper Mountain mine targeted in ransomware attack

Copper Mountain mine targeted in ransomware attack

Copper mine's mill idled after company switches to manual
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Teck’s exit from oil sands hits potential legal snag

Teck’s exit from oil sands hits potential legal snag

TotalEnergies challenges Teck's sale of stake in Fort Hills to Suncor
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Farmers to pay more for piece work in New Year

Farmers to pay more for piece work in New Year

Farmhands paid by piece work to get 2.8% hike in 2023
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Competition Bureau approves sale of Resolute Forest Products to Domtar Corp.

Competition Bureau approves sale of Resolute Forest Products to Domtar Corp.

The Competition Bureau has approved the acquisition of Resolute Forest Products Inc. by Domtar Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Paper Excellence Group.
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