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Okanagan wineries encouraged to learn climate lessons from southern neighbours

Okanagan wineries encouraged to learn climate lessons from southern neighbours

B.C. wine producers explore new approaches after winter's damaging cold snap
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Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank

Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank

CALGARY — Canada's oilsands industry remains under pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint, even as companies have clamped down on public communications in the wake of new anti-greenwashing legislation.
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BC Hydro overwhelmed by clean power bids as energy demand looms

BC Hydro overwhelmed by clean power bids as energy demand looms

Independent power producers are back in B.C. with wind and solar proposals
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Vancouver startup addresses methane emissions in natural gas sector

Vancouver startup addresses methane emissions in natural gas sector

Shape shifting alloys a key technology in valve that reduces methane emissions at natural gas wells
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Union says former BC Tree Fruits workers need to be compensated after collapse of co-op

Union says former BC Tree Fruits workers need to be compensated after collapse of co-op

Union demands compensation for workers owed wages and benefits after co-op’s insolvency, while growers benefit from $4M provincial package
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Can silver help reduce carbon emissions? How this precious metal plays a role in a sustainable future

Can silver help reduce carbon emissions? How this precious metal plays a role in a sustainable future

Silver is still widely used to make jewelry and housewares, but its other applications are growing exponentially.
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B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

The British Columbia government says it is taking steps to ensure tree fruit growers are compensated for past harvests after the closure of a co-operative that had served farmers for almost 90 years.
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Brink makes pitch to buy Canfor assets in Fort St. John, Vanderhoof, Houston and Bear Lake

Brink makes pitch to buy Canfor assets in Fort St. John, Vanderhoof, Houston and Bear Lake

If it pans out, it could eventually lead to 600 or more direct jobs in the region, he says
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Kruger says $32M investment at Kamloops mill will boost tech, preserve jobs

Kruger says $32M investment at Kamloops mill will boost tech, preserve jobs

Kamloops mill to double output of ultra-clean pulp with advanced technology and secure 340 local jobs
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New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

Population growth, provincial policies focused on decarbonization and industry development expected to drive demand for more clean electricity
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