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B.C. oil refinery backers move ahead

B.C. oil refinery backers move ahead

Former national chiefs Shawn Atleo, Ovide Mercredi join third bid to build bitumen processing plant on B.C.'s North Coast
NDP leader wants to increase LNG tax

NDP leader wants to increase LNG tax

John Horgan says his party backed Premier Christy Clark's tax package to get a deal done, but it doesn't extract enough revenue for B.C. gas
Geothermal pitched as alternative to Site C dam

Geothermal pitched as alternative to Site C dam

Energy Minister Bill Bennett says it has promise, but isn't developed enough to replace Peace River dam
Prince Rupert LNG plant, pipelines get B.C. certificates

Prince Rupert LNG plant, pipelines get B.C. certificates

PETRONAS aiming for investment decision by the end of this year, Nisga'a Nation on board with $11 billion development plan
Nisga'a Nation signs on to LNG project

Nisga'a Nation signs on to LNG project

Benefit agreement clears way for PETRONAS LNG project, pipeline through Lava Bed Park, with more terminals possible
B.C. government pitches LNG spinoffs

B.C. government pitches LNG spinoffs

Suppliers urged to register with new website to make it easier for natural gas investment groups to find them
B.C. seeks to calm mining worries in Alaska

B.C. seeks to calm mining worries in Alaska

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett meets with tourism and fishing industries in wake of Mount Polley dam failure
Prentice skirts oil issue on first visit to B.C.

Prentice skirts oil issue on first visit to B.C.

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice vows warm relations with B.C.'s Christy Clark after replacing Alison Redford
Ride-sharing company spooks taxi firms

Ride-sharing company spooks taxi firms

Transportation Minister Todd Stone wants all drivers licenced, NDP's John Horgan calling for fines up to $20,000 aimed at Uber
Prince Rupert LNG project delayed, others on track

Prince Rupert LNG project delayed, others on track

B.C. Minister Rich Coleman says others are on track, and he's been invited to Malaysia to meet with Petronas execuives in November