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Ongoing uncertainty over BC’s LNG industry
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by Peter Severinson
· July 22, 2014 3:22 PM
Peter Severinson writes that he has been reading a lot of crazy, confusing and contradictory things about the sector lately. To clarify things, here are his answers to some good questions posed by no one in particular
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Failing to develop our resources risks losing out on long-term security
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by Mark Gordienko
· July 16, 2014 1:54 PM
The future for our families and our children depends on our ability to develop our resource endowment efficiently and responsibly
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Opinion: The future looks brighter for northwest BC
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by Gerry Martin
· July 15, 2014 11:41 AM
It’s been challenging to be a participant in the region's economy over the last dozen years. In fact, I’ve sometimes struggled to explain to Lower Mainlanders just how bad it was
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Looking for a job? Look no further than natural resources
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by Stewart Muir
· July 10, 2014 12:37 PM
New information released under the government of Canada's open data program, which is illustrated by the accompanying chart, shows that the sector grew more than any other
Read moreOur unacceptable ignorance about labour shortages
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by Peter Severinson
· June 13, 2014 9:13 AM
There is a longstanding, legitimate fear in Western Canada that there will not be enough workers to fuel imminent economic growth. It’s a shame we don't know what we're talking about
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Coal sector ups and downs felt provincewide
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by Joel McKay
· June 12, 2014 11:43 AM
News last week that Peace River Coal was idling operations in Tumbler Ridge is the latest sign of an industry slowdown that impacts jobs and revenue in every corner of BC
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One in 10 Canadians is employed thanks to natural resources (and other neat facts)
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by Peter Severinson
· June 06, 2014 11:11 AM
According to new figures released by Natural Resources Canada, BC ranks in the middle in terms of both the number of people employed in the sector and its contribution to provincial GDP
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Resource Stories - A joint venture with The Province newspaper
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· May 21, 2014 4:05 PM
In a series of conversations with workers and business operators, The Province and Resource Works explore the contributions that trade, industry and natural resources make to the British Columbia economy
Read moreResources: taking inventory of the economic benefits
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· May 18, 2014 4:21 PM
In the conversations series for this week, Resource Works and The Province talk to Liliana Arias, purchasing manager for venerable Vancouver retailer Fontile Corp, and discuss its connection to natural resource trade
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BC's vital but often overlooked miners take centre stage
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· May 17, 2014 11:55 AM
In a series of stories marking Mining Week, Resource Works takes a look at what the sector means for Metro Vancouver’s economy - particularly in the areas of job creation and innovation
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