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Energy regulator shares plans for green energy project permitting

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) shared its regulatory framework plans with the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) after taking over regulatory authority for green energy projects in Bill 14.

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CIBC analysts cast doubt on private sector taking on new B.C. pipeline any time soon

Analysts at CIBC Capital Markets have predicted the private sector will be relunctant to start work on a pipeline to B.C.'s West Coast.

Minister of energy and natural resources Tim Hodgson rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, November 26th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Hodgson says it’s ‘premature’ to draw conclusions about B.C. tanker ban fate

Federal energy and natural resources minister Tim Hodgson says it's "premature" for anyone to draw conclusions about the West Coast tanker ban, since no pipeline route has been mapped out to the B.C. coastline.

Review of B.C.’s emissions strategy says LNG push threatens to wipe out cuts

The independent report reviewing B.C.'s climate action plan, known as Clean BC, says new LNG projects "stand to all-but wipe out hard-fought gains in other sectors."

Five takeaways on Alberta-Ottawa pipeline memorandum of understanding

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on a pipeline to B.C.'s coast - here are five takeaways from the deal.

Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed a memorandum of understanding that commits them to working toward building an oil pipeline to the West Coast — and opens the door to changes to the B.C. coastal tanker ban.

B.C. minister of energy and climate solutions Adrian Dix speaks during a press conference in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, July 28th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
No way ‘to do business,’ B.C. energy minister says of Alberta’s pipeline plans
Wind energy project in Tumbler Ridge exploring major expansion

Invenergy, a wind energy company which proposed the Hourglass Wind Energy Centre near Tumbler Ridge, is exploring a possible expansion in the same area.

Energy service group predicts lower industry spending but B.C. drilling to partly rebound next year

In its annual State of the Industry report, Enserva says B.C. oil and gas drilling is set to partly rebound by six per cent next year.

Energy minister to brief B.C. Liberal MPs on expected Alberta pipeline deal

Energy and natural resources minister Tim Hodgson is set to brief B.C. Liberal MPs today on the government's expected energy deal with the province of Alberta.

Minister of energy and natural resources Tim Hodgson rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Monday, November 24th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Energy minister says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban

Energy and natural resources minister Tim Hodgson said on November 24th that Ottawa is close to providing clarity over the controversial West Coast oil tanker ban.

Eby tells PM it’s ‘unacceptable’ B.C. cut out of pipeline talks

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he told Prime Minister Mark Carney "how unacceptable" it was for Alberta and Saskatchewan to talk with the federal government about a potential pipeline without input from his province.

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First Nations’ economic arm partners with Alberta energy and construction companies

Two Alberta-based companies - The Crossing Group and Nakoda Energy - have partnered with West Moberly Corporate Alliance, the economic arm of West Moberly First Nations.

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Up to 36 turbines: Details of proposed wind farm south of Taylor revealed

The Peace River Regional District met with Renewable Energy Systems (RES) about the Sweetwater Wind Project between Taylor and Dawson Creek.

Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation president Brette Madden at the event announcing $1.5 million in funding for its campaign to buy a new MRI machine. (Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation)
Energy company leads new MRI campaign with $1.5 million donation

Arc Resources is donating $1.5 million towards an MRI machine at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital - half of the $3 million needed.

B.C Conservatives talking with Alberta about pipeline, says Rustad

The leader of British Columbia's official opposition, John Rustad, says his party has been talking with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about her plans to build a pipeline to B.C.'s northern coast.

Contentious North Coast Transmission Line bill passed by one vote

Bill 31 to fast-track construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) has squeaked through the British Columbia legislature thanks to the speaker's deciding vote.

‘Devil in details’ on Alberta-Ottawa energy accord: former pipeline executive

Dennis McConaghy, who retired more than a decade ago from TransCanada, talks on the news that Alberta and Ottawa are nearing an agreement for a pipeline through B.C.

An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
B.C. to redraw EV sales mandate, scrapping goal of 100 per cent by 2035

British Columbia's energy minister Adrian Dix says the 100 per cent mandate and a 90 per cent goal for 2030 are no longer realistic.

B.C. Premier David Eby, speaks during a Ksi Lisims LNG announcement on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
Premier questions federal funding as B.C. projects dominate ‘nation-building’ list

The North Coast Transmission Line and the Ksi Lisims LNG project will get fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office.

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