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West Fraser to close one sawmill, curtail another due to high costs and soft markets

West Fraser to close one sawmill, curtail another due to high costs and soft markets

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. says it's closing one U.S. sawmill and indefinitely curtailing another because of high fibre costs and soft lumber markets.
Legal cannabis revenue soars in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ despite price declines

Legal cannabis revenue soars in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ despite price declines

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ had 490 cannabis stores at the end of September, 8.4 per cent more than one year earlier.
Trans Mountain to present pipeline variance arguments at oral hearing Friday

Trans Mountain to present pipeline variance arguments at oral hearing Friday

CALGARY — The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Energy Regulator will hear arguments Friday from the company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on its request for a pipeline variance.
Another setback for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ company’s Pebble mine

Another setback for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ company’s Pebble mine

U.S. Supreme Court denies petition to review EPA veto of copper mine
Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

CALGARY — Analysts say 2024 will be a year of weaker oil prices, something that should bring some relief to weary consumers after two years of soaring energy costs.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s critical mineral mines have potential to generate $791B, says report

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s critical mineral mines have potential to generate $791B, says report

There are 14 new critical mineral mines proposed for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and two expansions
Nisga’a-backed LNG project inks first offtake agreement

Nisga’a-backed LNG project inks first offtake agreement

Shell holding company to take 16.6% of annual production
Northern mining companies hungry for skilled workers look to Myra Falls and Island

Northern mining companies hungry for skilled workers look to Myra Falls and Island

Ascot Resources approached WorkBC’s North Island Employment Foundation Society to stage two days of hiring in the mining sector on Jan. 11 and 12.
Investment in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ energy projects may soon pick up, Deloitte forecasts

Investment in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ energy projects may soon pick up, Deloitte forecasts

Deloitte sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ projects more normal prices in 2024, uptick in oil and gas investment
Laid-off Myra Falls Mine workers face difficult choices

Laid-off Myra Falls Mine workers face difficult choices

The union representing the 300 idled workers is surveying them about what kind of services they are looking for and if they are seeking local employment