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Federal emissions cap may limit LNG despite BC easing net-zero targets

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Written By Tom Fletcher
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Even as the BC NDP quietly relaxed its net-zero emission policy on LNG, federal Liberal leader Mark Carney has vowed to impose a greenhouse gas emissions cap on Canada’s oil…

Trade contractors need ‘prompt-payment’ law to ease financial risk

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Written By Rob Shaw
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As B.C. fast-tracks a new wave of mining, natural gas, renewable energy and housing projects, a growing coalition of unions and business groups is urging the province to fast-track pay…

Powell River gives Poilievre rock star welcome, marathoner exit

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Written By Fran Yanor
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Powell River residents began converging on grand old Dwight Hall an hour before the doors opened, forming two lines stretched around the block in both directions. “It’s almost like a…

Q & A: Pierre Poilievre on BC’s energy options

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Written By Fran Yanor
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“Every time the NDP and Liberals block a pipeline, Donald Trump does a dance of joy.” — Pierre Poilievre Northern Beat caught up with federal Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre…