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Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'

Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'

EDMONTON — Ottawa is threatening the provinces by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, says Alberta's minister of environment and protected areas.
Suzanne Anton: We need to change the way decisions are made about our health

Suzanne Anton: We need to change the way decisions are made about our health

Too much power is invested in an unelected official, B.C.'s former attorney general argues
North Vancouver business, law leader receives Order of B.C.

North Vancouver business, law leader receives Order of B.C.

Sue Paish recognized for trailblazing for women in the corporate world
Did Elections BC look into ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ’s muni election campaigning?

Did Elections BC look into ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ’s muni election campaigning?

Audit launched into third-party spending report of one sponsor.
Mario Canseco: British Columbians rank B.C.’s best and worst premiers

Mario Canseco: British Columbians rank B.C.’s best and worst premiers

Research Co. and Glacier Media polling reveal current attitudes toward recent B.C. leaders
B.C. case exposes corporate ties to Chinese criminal underworld

B.C. case exposes corporate ties to Chinese criminal underworld

Hong Kong property developer Yu Shunhui is known for his philanthropy and real estate deals, but there is a darker side to his business. Reporters have discovered that he is behind a company named in a Canadian organized crime case – and they uncovered further ties between Yu and Chinese underworld figures
Redacted B.C. gas report sparks claims of misinformation

Redacted B.C. gas report sparks claims of misinformation

A government-industry report gauging the potential future role for renewable gas in B.C. was edited to remove sections stating electric heat pumps have an advantage over burning gas, documents show.
FortisBC's plan to keep burning gas 'not equitable,' claims B.C. city

FortisBC's plan to keep burning gas 'not equitable,' claims B.C. city

City of Richmond staff has 'connected the dots' between an altered gas report and evidence that FortisBC is looking to subsidize its low-carbon gas plan with a $750-million subsidy paid for by existing customers.
Rob Shaw: Sharma squires Swiss springboard to staff summer sojourns

Rob Shaw: Sharma squires Swiss springboard to staff summer sojourns

Attorney General and party of five take in Geneva UN conference, four of them then stayed for vacation
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

OTTAWA — Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.
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