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B.C. port expansion seeks fast-track by Canada's new major projects office
September 12, 2025 - 9:00 PM

The company seeking to expand Metro Vancouver's Deltaport terminal has applied for fast-track approval by Canada's new major projects office.
Teck-Anglo focus on critical minerals to bode well for regulatory review: experts
September 11, 2025 - 9:00 PM

The proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70 billion critical minerals-focused giant comes as Canada also works to boost output of the elements, a trend experts say could help the companies gain regulatory approval.
Teck merger a 'vote of confidence,' says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada's 'engine'
September 11, 2025 - 3:53 PM

The proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70-billion mining giant based in B.C. is a "vote of confidence" showing the province is a global hub for mining, Premier David Eby said Thursday.
Mining experts see little industry shakeup after Teck-Anglo American merger
September 10, 2025 - 10:21 AM

Top executives at Vancouver miner Teck Resources Ltd. and London-based global heavyweight Anglo American PLC have been adamant that the company emerging from their planned combination will maintain a distinctly Canadian flavour.
Vancouver-based Teck Resources and Anglo American announce $70 billion tie-up
September 09, 2025 - 1:45 PM

In what's shaping up to be the world's biggest mining deal of the past decade, Teck Resources Ltd. has agreed to a tie-up with London-headquartered Anglo American PLC to create a copper-focused giant worth about $70 billion.
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership
August 26, 2025 - 6:39 AM

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
August 25, 2025 - 3:18 PM

Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska.
Ten of the biggest, multi-million dollar companies in Okanagan, Kamloops
August 10, 2025 - 4:00 AM

You might have heard of some of these companies, or driven past a sign with their name on it in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
In a miniature world, climate change and environmental issues loom large
August 03, 2025 - 8:00 AM

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Watching his dad make a brand-new miniature train car look old, placing the wooden parts to weather in the sun and rain, pulled Peter Martínez into the world of miniatures. He recalls his father, who made model trains mostly for collectors or hobbyists, wondering why anyone would pay him to do what he thought was the most fun part of the hobby.
'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed
July 25, 2025 - 4:19 PM

It was a "euphoric" moment as three drilling company workers were brought to safety after spending more than 60 hours trapped underground in a mine in a remote area of northwestern British Columbia, their employer said Friday.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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