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Canadian oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa’s latest major projects listCAPP president Lisa Baiton said the new list moves Canada toward becoming a "global energy superpower," something Prime Minister Mark Carney has said repeatedly is his goal.MoneyNov 14
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Federal court tosses legal challenges to ‘floatel’ for Woodfibre LNG workersCanada's Federal Court has rejected legal challenges disputing the approval of a so-called "floatel" used to house workers near Squamish.EconomyJun 23
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Cook outside all summer long with these must-have itemsPizzas, s’mores and barbecue have never tasted so good. Cook outside all summer long with our favourite backyard cooking tools and accessories.The CuratorJul 13
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Woodfibre LNG seeks to add 2nd ‘floatel’ to house work crew near SquamishWoodfibre LNG said Thursday it was submitting an application to regulators to moor a second vessel with its current floatel to house nearly 1,000 additional workers.EconomyMay 1
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Boaters fill Howe Sound to protest possible LNG plant in SquamishDozens of ships filled southern Howe Sound today to rally against the proposed Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish.Jul 11, 2015
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Squamish Nation goes to court over Trans MountainA British Columbia First Nation has launched a court challenge to overturn the National Energy Board's recommendation that the federal cabinet approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.EconomyJun 16, 2016
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New Sea to Sky gondola opens in Squamish as protesters rally against LNG plant in the areaWatch: The grand opening of the Sea to Sky gondola The new Sea to Sky gondola will officially open this morning in Squamish. The gondola will take tourists on a 10-minute, nearly two-kilometer ride to the top of Howe Sound, 886 meters above sea level. The company behind the project says it will provide new views...May 16, 2014
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Outgoing CEO says Enbridge is a ‘poster child’ for an orderly energy transition"Anyone that says they can forecast energy markets is blowing smoke," the 63-year-old chief executive of Enbridge Inc. said in an interview last week.EconomyDec 5, 2022
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BC Liberals would revoke Vancouver’s ‘ban’ on natural gas if electedThe City of Vancouver is moving ahead with plans to ban natural gas as a fuel, but the BC Liberals are fighting back against the controversial move, pledging to repeal the city's ban if they are elected in May.NewsApr 29, 2017
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What killed the $36-billion Pacific NorthWest LNG project?The Pacific NorthWest LNG project will not be going ahead. What happened, who loses out and who will benefit?CanadaJul 26, 2017
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Woodfibre LNG opponents take to the water in Howe SoundAbout 150 people took to the water in Howe Sound on Saturday to oppose LNG development in the Squamish area.Aug 26, 2017
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Floating housing for LNG workers rejected by SquamishPlans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers as they build a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., have been voted down by the local council.PoliticsMay 1, 2024
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‘A spectacular day for British Columbians’: Premier Horgan vows to hit climate targets even with LNG emissionsThe B.C. government is promising to hit climate action goals following a massive $40-billion investment by LNG Canada to build an LNG facility in Kitimat.CanadaOct 2, 2018
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Room with a view: Woodfibre LNG proposes floating work camp for construction crewsWhen construction workers arrive to build Squamish's Woodfibre LNG plant, they may find themselves with a particularly good view of Howe Sound.EconomyOct 29, 2019
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Economic reconciliation: B.C. showcase highlights Indigenous business successChief Terry Paul of the Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia shared lessons learned from his role in securing the $1-billion Clearwater Seafoods acquisition.EconomyMay 26, 2022
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WATCH: LNG facility proposed for SquamishThe town of Squamish is hoping to reinvigorate its industrial base with an export terminal for liquefied natural gas.Nov 27, 2013
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Howe Sound on cusp of $2.5 billion in new industrial developmentGravel mines, garbage incinerators, and LNG facilities are all planned for area currently known for its environmental prestige.Jan 14, 2014
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Squamish Nation planning major housing development on lands near KitsilanoThe 3,000-unit project would mark the first large-scale urban development project by an Indigenous group in Canada.Apr 10, 2019
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Latest milestones move Cedar LNG closer to getting a green lightThe proposed US$3.4-billion Cedar LNG facility is looking more likely to become a reality in the wake of recent positive statements by the project partners.CanadaApr 5, 2024
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Controversial worker ‘floatel’ drops anchor for LNG project near SquamishThe MV Isabelle X, a Croatian-built former cruise ship that underwent a $100 million renovation to serve as a "floatel" for workers sailed from Nanaimo to Howe Sound on Friday.EconomyJun 21, 2024