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With 500-plus structures damaged or lost, B.C.’s fire season is among the worst

wp-poster — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:05:43 +0000

VICTORIA — More than 500 homes or other structures have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires in British Columbia this year, in a level of devastation comparable to some of the worst recent fire seasons. While the area of 4,300 square kilometres burned by the more than 1,000 fires so far this year has only […]

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Alberta to do long-term water security study to support population, industry growth

wp-poster — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:05:29 +0000

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government says it’s looking to do a study on the long-term security of the province’s water supply as it stares down a challenge with a water-rich north and a demand-heavy south. Environment Minister Grant Hunter, in a news release, said Alberta’s population, industry and farming sector are all growing and reliable access […]

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Canadian roster awarded contract for land component of Prince Rupert Gas Transmission

Lindsey Cole — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:45:32 +0000

FORT. ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) Project has signed a construction agreement with Surerus Murphy Joint Venture, an all-Canadian roster of contractors who will carry out land construction work. The joint venture is between Surerus Murphy Joint Venture., a family-owned company based in Fort St. John, B.C., and J. Murphy […]

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British Columbia’s ‘brutal’ wildfire season offers lessons, Premier David Eby says

Lindsey Cole — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:55:35 +0000

PENTICTON, B.C. – British Columbia’s wildfire season has turned “brutal” after a delayed start, with a blaze that moved at a dizzying speed in the south Okanagan, offering lessons for protecting communities moving forward, Premier David Eby said Wednesday. Eby said the “horrific” Bald Range wildfire outran modelling, forcing wildfire crews to pivot from fighting […]

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What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.’s wildfire emergency

Lindsey Cole — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:16:22 +0000

SUMMERLAND, B.C. – Here are key facts about the Bald Range wildfire that exploded within hours of its detection in British Columbia’s south Okanagan region on Aug. 7. B.C. officials declared a provincewide state of emergency the next day, with Premier David Eby saying it marked a significant shift in the province’s wildfire season. The […]

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Too soon to say whether pipeline agreement could change Suncor’s outlook: CEO

wp-poster — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:08:03 +0000

CALGARY, ALTA. – The chief executive of oilsands giant Suncor Energy Inc. says he’s encouraged by the tone in Canada surrounding the sector compared with the past decade, but it’s still too early to say whether recent government commitments can help spur future growth. Speaking to analysts recently as Suncor reported its second-quarter earnings, CEO […]

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Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to flee

Lindsey Cole — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:44:36 +0000

PENTICTON, B.C. – Kyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been destroyed when she received a photo of the ridge where it once stood, completely engulfed in flames. The community west of Summerland was one of the first areas overrun by the Bald Range wildfire that has claimed one life […]

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First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith, to halt pipeline advancement

Lindsey Cole — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:47:22 +0000

VICTORIA – A group that represents numerous First Nations across British Columbia is calling on Ottawa and Alberta’s government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters. “The destructive and disastrous consequences of expanding fossil fuel production extend far beyond any single territory,” […]

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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: We’re solving the building carbon problem with one hand tied behind our backs

wp-poster — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:50 +0000

It is widely known Canada is facing both an affordable housing crisis and a climate crisis, and the worst possible outcome is solving one to punish the other. The conversation around low-carbon construction is focused on embodied carbon – the emissions associated with manufacturing building materials and constructing homes. Embodied carbon matters, but we are […]

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Enbridge touts booming demand for gas transmission, reports $1.4-billion Q2 profit

wp-poster — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:05:46 +0000

CALGARY, ALTA. — Enbridge Inc. expects its gas transmission business to play a growing role amid booming demand across North America, even as some of its customers express unease over ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking to analysts recently as the company reported its second-quarter earnings, executives touted a number of projects underway to expand its capacity […]

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TC Energy increases demand outlook for natural gas amid data centre boom

wp-poster — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:10:22 +0000

CALGARY, ALTA. — TC Energy Corp. has raised its forecast for North American natural gas demand in the coming years and is considering ways its vast Canadian and U.S. pipeline network can respond to the surge. The Calgary-based company is expecting 51 billion cubic feet per day in demand growth from 2025 levels through to […]

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B.C. materials specialist Joshi ‘excited’ by Order of Canada recognition

wp-poster — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:54 +0000

It’s been a rich life for construction materials specialist Prakash Joshi of Surrey, B.C., with enough highlights to write a book – which he has, publishing his memoir, titled Life in Four Continents. And on June 26 another chapter was added as Joshi was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. Joshi’s was one of 61 […]

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