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Labour shortages cost Canadian agriculture sector $3.5 billion in 2022: research

Labour shortages cost Canadian agriculture sector $3.5 billion in 2022: research

OTTAWA — The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council says labour shortages cost the agriculture sector $3.5 billion in sales in 2022. Research by the Conference Board of Canada on behalf of the council found the sector has a vacancy rate of 7.
Canadian Dairy Commission delays farmgate milk price hike by three months

Canadian Dairy Commission delays farmgate milk price hike by three months

OTTAWA — The Canadian Dairy Commission is delaying a planned increase to the farmgate price of milk by three months as the food industry grapples with pressure to stabilize food prices. On Wednesday, the dairy commission said an increase of 1.
Hecla invests $7.2M in Dolly Varden Silver in boost for B.C. mine

Hecla invests $7.2M in Dolly Varden Silver in boost for B.C. mine

Dolly Varden owns 100% the Kitsault Valley silver-gold project, located in the southern tip of B.C.’s Golden Triangle
Saskatchewan gas utility could face steep fines and jail for not remitting carbon tax

Saskatchewan gas utility could face steep fines and jail for not remitting carbon tax

REGINA — Saskatchewan's natural gas utility could face hefty fines for not remitting the carbon tax to the federal government, and its executives may also face jail for failing to do so, federal legislation says.
B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

By 2035, the sector could be less than half the size it was in 2005, according to analysts.
Canada appears well-positioned for LNG exports: report

Canada appears well-positioned for LNG exports: report

Canada expected to supply 5% of global LNG by 2030, according to Evaluate Energy
BHP approves $6.4B second stage of Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan

BHP approves $6.4B second stage of Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan

Australian mining giant BHP is going ahead with a plan to spend $6.
Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated

Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated

According to Fortuna, the San Jose mine is now in full compliance with all material environmental laws
BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province's Crown power utility is applying for a 2.3-per-cent rate increase starting in April, adding about $2 a month to the average residential bill.
Coastal GasLink makes final weld in completed pipeline

Coastal GasLink makes final weld in completed pipeline

With 100% of pipe in the ground, project now moves into clean-up