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Federal omnibus bill repeals Kyoto Protocol
Changes have been mixed in with others modifications to tax policy and other fiscal matters.
Japan shuts down another nuclear reactor
Only one of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors is still running, but all could be off-line by May.
German utility E.On posts $2.5 billion net loss
Germany to phase out nuclear power by 2022.
Higher oil prices pinch Asian consumers
Threatens to stoke inflation, slow economic growth.
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Design changes blamed for California nuclear plant shutdown
The idled San Onofre nuclear power plant is facing new scrutiny from U.S. Congress
Flaherty’s “any job is a good job” won’t stand up in EI reforms
Human Resources minister Diane Finley confirms EI benefits not lost if available work is not accepted.
Carbon rule delays will lock in high emissions: research
Delays in regulating greenhouse gas emissions mean Canada is quickly locking in old-fashioned infrastructure that will fill the air with carbon for decades to come, new research shows.
Cameco to pay $136M, assume debt to acquire Nukem
Cameco Corp. is diversifying its source of uranium with a deal to buy Nukem Energy, a German company that trades nuclear fuel products and services, for roughly US$136 million in cash plus debt.
Nova Scotia wants 10% tidal power
Nova Scotia has set a target to replace 10% of the province's current power supply with tidal energy over the next decade to reduce fossil fuel consumption.
Profab Solar cuts PV kit install time with Bilagot technology
Plans 20 deployments in southwestern Ontario.
Industry backed oil sands education program questioned
An industry-funded program that offers high school teachers a six-day trip to Fort McMurray to “experience Alberta's oil sands” is being expanded across the country.
Economy adds 58,200 jobs: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada says the economy surprised again in April, creating 58,200 new jobs as employment rose in most goods-producing industries and in most provinces.
PLANT takes on Milan: Day 2
Expansive FieraMilano showcases FluidTrans, Plast 2012 and Xylexpo trade shows.
Climate change denial cost Wildrose the Alberta election: Stelmach
Former Alberta premier Ed Stelmach says Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith's refusal to admit climate change exists cost her party a shot at victory in last month's election.
$150M expansion planned for STP-McKay Thermal Project
Southern Pacific Resource Corp. is expanding its steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) project in Alberta’s Athabasca oil sands region.
Boralex seeks Hydro-Quebec deal for Kingsey Falls facility
Needs power providers for winter months when wind energy is unreliable.
TransCanada wins support for oil terminal at Keystone start-point
Company to build $275-million oil terminal at Hardisty, Alta.
Nova Scotia Power ups rate 6% over two years
Nova Scotia Power says it has applied to the province's regulator for a rate increase of 3% in both 2013 and 2014.
Wall goes after Mulcair’s oil sands comments
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall used Twitter to poke at Thomas Mulcair and comments the federal NDP leader made about resources and the high Canadian dollar.
Focus Metals plans Cgr purification, battery anode plants in Quebec
Made possible through IREQ licensing agreeement.
Business confidence is rising, more investment: Conference Board
Canada's business leaders are much more optimistic about the economy and the fortunes of their own companies than they were just a few months ago, but few are yet willing to back those sentiments with significantly increased investment.
Newalta donates $1.125M to Western for clean tech R&D
A $1.125-million donation by Newalta will support R&D efforts at Western university to discover clean technologies that use waste generated by industrial sectors such as oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, mining and manufacturing.
Crescent Point buying Cutpick Energy for $425M
Crescent Point Energy plans to acquire privately held Cutpick Energy in a deal valued at $425 million, including the assumption of $83 million net debt.