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Count the ways we count on responsible resource management

BC Day comes just once a year, but every day the province's natural resource economy provides an enviably high standard of living. Check out this infographic and learn how to show your support for reasonable, respectful discourse

Posted by | July 29, 2015 7:17 AM

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14 lessons in eco-cooperation from the Great Bear Rainforest

A veteran forest negotiator shares his insights into how to save a rainforest – while giving the economy a chance

Posted by | July 28, 2015 8:58 PM

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A fresh tack on building the nation's resource and exporting future

In Halifax, Canada's provinces and territories issue a crystal-clear unified statement on the urgent need for exports of oil and natural gas

Posted by | July 21, 2015 1:40 PM

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Resource Works summer program attracts rising stars from McGill

Our summer students are helping the Resource Works Society build an authentic social movement in support of responsible resource use

Posted by | July 21, 2015 11:20 AM

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Undecided on Site C? Not any more, suggests the latest opinion poll

A planned hydroelectric dam in northeast British Columbia has gained stronger support over the past year, says a new opinion survey.

Posted by | July 20, 2015 3:30 AM

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Premiers' energy strategy signals a new self-awareness

As energy and mining ministers gathered in Halifax, the rubber hit the road on balancing the economy and the environment

Posted by | July 19, 2015 3:00 PM

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Great Bear Rainforest – At the finish line

The British Columbia government is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to land use objectives for the Great Bear Rainforest

Posted by | July 16, 2015 3:00 PM

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Pacific Northwest leaders share an interest in LNG and natural gas

At a Davos-like retreat in Montana, a reminder that British Columbia is in step with other places facing the same issues and opportunities

Posted by | July 15, 2015 7:47 AM

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What British Columbians need to know about natural gas & LNG

With wages in the sector averaging $105,560 a year, it is no wonder it has found strong public support in BC. As key decisions are considered, here are nine key facts about the fuel

Posted by | July 14, 2015 12:59 PM

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Who licenses the licensors? Thoughts on the future of social license

Canada’s natural resources can and should be a mainstay of our prosperity for many years to come. For that to happen, however, we need not just the natural resource endowment itself, but some far more valuable elements that provide indispensable context

Posted by | July 11, 2015 7:27 PM

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Message from silent majority: it's time to collaborate on BC prosperity

Dispassionate discussion based on facts should determine the fate of development projects

Posted by | July 11, 2015 7:03 PM

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Urbanites flock to BC's coast to experience the life of a logger

When eco-tourists go on a wildlife-viewing trip with the Homalco First Nation, Shawn O’Connor wants them to see more than grizzly bears

Posted by | July 11, 2015 6:49 PM

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Photos tell the story of how natural gas was introduced in BC

A treasure trove of images from the Vancouver archives shows how consumers over the past 100 years were sold on the benefits of switching from coal and firewood to a clean, modern fuel

Posted by | July 11, 2015 9:00 AM

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Mining makes your life possible

It's time for some sober thinking about just how heavily we rely on the minerals we extract from the earth - and what we can realistically do to mitigate the consequences of our own appetites

Posted by | July 05, 2015 8:58 AM

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Canada at 148: What's the true size of our remarkable resource endowment?

1.8 million workers in the sector create $235 billion in exports – that's a legacy of staggering proportions

Posted by | July 01, 2015 9:09 AM

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Are risks associated with LNG in eye of beholder?

For the first-time visitor to Osaka's Kyocera stadium, the three gigantic spheres a stone's throw from the gates look, fittingly, like gigantic baseballs. Inside them is a highly flammable substance – yet nobody seems to mind

Posted by | June 25, 2015 9:43 AM

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Resources are key to BC's future

The sector is the foundational stone upon which the province's economy was built, and it is as important today as ever

Posted by | June 22, 2015 7:07 AM

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Seeing the future of Canada

Natural resources will drive nation's growth over next 10 years: survey of executives

Posted by | June 21, 2015 10:46 PM

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Fracking review: regulatory framework is 'robust'

Second report shows that BC natural gas extraction is done safely, but regulations should continue to evolve

Posted by | June 19, 2015 2:59 PM

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Hysteria over pollution from coal trains lacks scientific basis

Citizens’ samples turn out to be mould and spores, not coal dust, levels of which are well below air-quality guidelines, according to tests

Posted by | June 19, 2015 2:35 PM

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BC Day comes just once a year, but every day the province's natural resource economy provides an enviably high standard of living. Check out this infographic and learn how to show your support for reasonable, respectful discourse

A veteran forest negotiator shares his insights into how to save a rainforest – while giving the economy a chance

In Halifax, Canada's provinces and territories issue a crystal-clear unified statement on the urgent need for exports of oil and natural gas

Our summer students are helping the Resource Works Society build an authentic social movement in support of responsible resource use

A planned hydroelectric dam in northeast British Columbia has gained stronger support over the past year, says a new opinion survey.

As energy and mining ministers gathered in Halifax, the rubber hit the road on balancing the economy and the environment

The British Columbia government is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to land use objectives for the Great Bear Rainforest

At a Davos-like retreat in Montana, a reminder that British Columbia is in step with other places facing the same issues and opportunities

With wages in the sector averaging $105,560 a year, it is no wonder it has found strong public support in BC. As key decisions are considered, here are nine key facts about the fuel

Canada’s natural resources can and should be a mainstay of our prosperity for many years to come. For that to happen, however, we need not just the natural resource endowment itself, but some far more valuable elements that provide indispensable context

Dispassionate discussion based on facts should determine the fate of development projects

When eco-tourists go on a wildlife-viewing trip with the Homalco First Nation, Shawn O’Connor wants them to see more than grizzly bears

A treasure trove of images from the Vancouver archives shows how consumers over the past 100 years were sold on the benefits of switching from coal and firewood to a clean, modern fuel

It's time for some sober thinking about just how heavily we rely on the minerals we extract from the earth - and what we can realistically do to mitigate the consequences of our own appetites

1.8 million workers in the sector create $235 billion in exports – that's a legacy of staggering proportions

For the first-time visitor to Osaka's Kyocera stadium, the three gigantic spheres a stone's throw from the gates look, fittingly, like gigantic baseballs. Inside them is a highly flammable substance – yet nobody seems to mind

The sector is the foundational stone upon which the province's economy was built, and it is as important today as ever

Natural resources will drive nation's growth over next 10 years: survey of executives

Second report shows that BC natural gas extraction is done safely, but regulations should continue to evolve

Citizens’ samples turn out to be mould and spores, not coal dust, levels of which are well below air-quality guidelines, according to tests

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