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U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war energy crisisU.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war. The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A, or PDVSA,...WorldMar 18
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Energy-hungry Nova Scotia companies nearly doubled their solar power capacity in 2025New statistics from the province's private power utility show that commercial players grew their capacity to generate solar energy by 82 per cent last year.CanadaApr 7
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Trump signals drawdown in Middle East as Canada, allies condemn Iran’s actionsTrump says U.S. is nearing its Middle East objectives as allies condemn Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and warn of global energy impacts.WorldMar 21
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Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxesUnpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.EconomyMar 16
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Lewis’ election as NDP leader divides party’s Western baseWhile the election of Avi Lewis as the new federal NDP leader has received mixed response, Lewis says he'll focus on strengthening the grassroots before seeking elected office.PoliticsMar 29
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No sign of compromise in Middle East as Canadians flee U.S-Iran conflictCanadians are returning home from the Middle East as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt travel and rattle global energy markets.WorldMar 7
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4 numbers that explain why the Strait of Hormuz is so crucial in Iran warThe U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran closing navigation in the Gulf and forcing production stoppages.EconomyMar 3
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Nova Scotia takes step toward building two fast-acting electricity generation plantsThe Nova Scotia government says the province’s energy system operator has been granted partial approval to build two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County.EnvironmentFeb 19
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Canada will use energy sector as leverage in CUSMA talks, minister saysIn his second year as energy minister, Tim Hodgson said he will focus on creating a 'coherent strategy' for electricity and nuclear energy.CanadaApr 24
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Energy industry losing confidence new pipeline will be deemed a national priority: Survey'Start building, or better yet just get out of the way of industry. We need to see clear and concise direction from the feds that will support new projects and expedite them.'CanadaApr 16
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Federal government puts timeline in place for Port of Churchill project: KinewManitoba's premier says Ottawa has hinted it wants liquefied natural gas shipping out of Churchill by 2030 or federal support for an expansion of a port could be off the table.PoliticsApr 17
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Iran war fallout has ‘abruptly darkened’ global economic outlook, IMF saysThe IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from the 3.3 per cent it had forecast in January, but the new rate assumes the war is 'short-lived.'EconomyApr 14
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String of industry-related earthquakes strike north of EdmontonThe Alberta Energy Regulator's website lists more than 30 earthquake events in that area. All considered 'known induced,' that means they didn't happen naturally.EnvironmentApr 22
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Fresh vegetable prices just saw highest spike in almost 3 yearsCucumbers, peppers and celery all saw price growth in March, 'due in part to tighter supplies related to adverse growing conditions in producing countries,' Statistics Canada said.ConsumerApr 20
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Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ head of energy agency saysIEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”WorldApr 16
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Canada will pitch ‘stability’ at summit to attract $1 trillion in investments: ChampagneThe Prime Minister's Office says the aim of the summit is to unleash $1 trillion in investment over the next five years to advance nation-building projects.EconomyApr 17
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Canadian oilpatch holding off investment changes despite surge in crude pricesThe surge is oil and gas prices caused by the war in the Middle East hasn't changed the immediate investment plans of Canadian producers, say industry executives.ConsumerApr 15
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Go green with eco-friendly gadgets that save energy, water & timeRegardless of where you are on your ecological journey, we've found some products that can help you go one step further.The CuratorApr 22
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Zelenskyy says ceasefire proposal to Russia still stands as Easter ends"If Russia is ready to stop strikes on our energy infrastructure, we will be ready to respond in kind," Zelenskyy said during his nightly video address.WorldApr 6
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Manitoba trade corridor among the topics in meeting between premier, prime ministerPrime Minister Mark Carney says plans to expand the Port of Churchill as part of a trade corridor through northern Manitoba are a top priority.PoliticsApr 14