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Parkland agrees to be bought by U.S. heavyweight Sunoco in US$9.1B deal

Parkland agrees to be bought by U.S. heavyweight Sunoco in US$9.1B deal

CALGARY — A judge has sided with Parkland Corp. in its last-minute decision to delay its shareholder meeting by more than a month so investors can vote on a US$9.1-billion takeover by Sunoco LP at the same time they elect a board of directors.
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B.C. to tap wind, geothermal, hydro in major clean energy push

B.C. to tap wind, geothermal, hydro in major clean energy push

The new call to power would double BC Hydro's plans to build renewable energy and provide a combined 16% boost to the province's electric grid
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Sea lion attacks surge at B.C. fish farms, prompting requests for rubber bullets

Sea lion attacks surge at B.C. fish farms, prompting requests for rubber bullets

Internal documents reveal B.C. salmon farms requesting the use of rubber bullets amid spike in sea lion incursions
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Woodfibre LNG aims to add second floatel to accelerate construction, add 900 jobs

Woodfibre LNG aims to add second floatel to accelerate construction, add 900 jobs

Company applying to regulatory agencies to add the second workplace accommodation to Squamish site.
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Canadian firm applies to be first U.S. deep sea mining operation after Trump order

Canadian firm applies to be first U.S. deep sea mining operation after Trump order

Vancouver-based company seeks regulatory approval a week after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening up such activity in apparent violation of international law.
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B.C. agriculture sector eyes new markets as tariff uncertainty drags on

B.C. agriculture sector eyes new markets as tariff uncertainty drags on

Industry leaders say interprovincial barriers and unclear U.S. policy keep B.C. producers stuck in wait-and-see mode
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Energy, environmental groups strike hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

Energy, environmental groups strike hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

CALGARY — Energy industry groups and environmental advocates were striking a hopeful note a day after voters returned the Liberals to power in Ottawa with a minority mandate.
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Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

TORONTO — Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
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UPDATE: U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

UPDATE: U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

U.S. President Trump’s order comes less than a month after the Vancouver-based Metals Company said it was seeking U.S. approval to mine critical minerals deep in the Pacific Ocean.
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Teck CEO foresees higher copper, zinc demand amid global economic uncertainty

Teck CEO foresees higher copper, zinc demand amid global economic uncertainty

The chief executive of mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. says the threat of a global economic downturn may be looming, but he's expecting the volatility to drive up demand for the copper and zinc it produces.
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