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B.C. looks into post-fire mushroom picking rush after First Nation reports conflicts

B.C. looks into post-fire mushroom picking rush after First Nation reports conflicts

British Columbia says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case involving alleged threats of physical violence and intimidation.
Federal Court rejects bid to review not renewing licences of B.C. fish farms

Federal Court rejects bid to review not renewing licences of B.C. fish farms

VANCOUVER — A federal Court has rejected a bid by two First Nations and salmon farm operators to review Ottawa's decision to not renew licences for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms in the waters off British Columbia.
B.C. egg production hits five-year low as demand soars

B.C. egg production hits five-year low as demand soars

Cage-free, enriched egg production has nearly doubled as consumer appetites change
No hikes for natural gas for home heating

No hikes for natural gas for home heating

North American natural gas prices back to normal after two-year period of volatility.
Opinion: EU deforestation law could sideline Indigenous forest management

Opinion: EU deforestation law could sideline Indigenous forest management

How EU environmental policy may affect Indigenous-led forestry and economic prosperity in Canada
Oil CEOs tell House of Commons committee they support carbon pricing

Oil CEOs tell House of Commons committee they support carbon pricing

The CEOs and executives of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies told a parliamentary committee Thursday that they while they oppose an emissions cap on their sector, they do support carbon pricing as a tool to reduce their industry's enviro
Reduction in volumes forces Fort Nelson, B.C. natural gas plant to suspend operations

Reduction in volumes forces Fort Nelson, B.C. natural gas plant to suspend operations

FORT NELSON — A company that operates a natural gas plant in Fort Nelson, B.C., is suspending operations because of a reduction in gas volumes, which also reduces the city's access to electrical and gas services.
Canada aims to protect cattle industry as U.S. avian flu outbreak spreads

Canada aims to protect cattle industry as U.S. avian flu outbreak spreads

CALGARY — As an outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds south of the border continues to spread, Canadian officials say they are doing everything they can to protect this country's livestock industry.
Updated: Squamish council pushes floatel decision off into future

Updated: Squamish council pushes floatel decision off into future

At the June 4 meeting, council referred the TUP for the WLNG floatel back to muni staff; Woodfibre LNG 'dismayed with the ongoing delay.'
Mining in B.C. presents 'greatest opportunity in a generation': PwC

Mining in B.C. presents 'greatest opportunity in a generation': PwC

Permitting timelines for new mines still too long