Energy

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Sask. NDP asks RCMP to look at CO2 research centre spending

Internal memo said greatest part of money billed for IT "spent for no acceptable business reason"

Energy News

Elderly nun convicted for break-in at US nuclear weapons plant

Security flaws revealed at Y-12 after three protesters—including the 83-year-old—gained access to most secure part of complex

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Ribbon cut on $26M automotive research centre in Ontario

McMaster Automotive Resource Centre in Hamilton, Ont., will be automotive innovation hub

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Fast charging electric ‘bus of tomorrow’ showcased in Indiana

Proterra EcoRide EV can run for two-and-a-half hours after charging for less than 10 minutes

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US recovery to spur growth in Quebec exports through 2014: EDC

Chief economist Peter Hall said province's exports projected to surge by eight per cent in 2013

Fabrication News

Alberta crude production and reserves way up, regulator says

Crude oil production totalled 556,000 barrels of oil per day with a yearly total of 204 million barrels.

Fabrication News

Enbridge sees few obstacles expanding Alberta-Wisconsin pipeline

Capacity will be expanded by adding new pumping equipment instead of laying down new pipe.

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UN says trade in environmentally-friendly products to almost triple, hit $2.2 trillion by 2020

Urges developing nations with abundant renewable resources to take advantage of "green trade"

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Canada a global leader in profiting from sustainability: report

50 per cent of CEOs say sustainability-related initiatives have added to profits

Fabrication News

NDP energy critic says Liberals on smear campaign over Kinder Morgan

John Horgan makes claim after secret meeting with the head of Kinder Morgan Canada

Fabrication News

NB energy minister hopes for natural gas deal after court ruling

Court rules the government went beyond its authority under the Gas Distribution Act when it capped Enbridge Gas rates.

Fabrication News

Alberta NDP presses province for pipeline safety report

Alberta Energy ordered the safety report last summer following three oil pipeline spills.

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India potential sweet spot for Canadian firms in ‘hot’ sectors: report

Conference Board of Canada identifies autos, machinery as "sweet spot" sectors in booming economy

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Dalton McGuinty testifies cancelling gas plants was his decision

The Progressive Conservatives want McGuinty to shed light on why the Liberals wasted taxpayers' money in such a manner, and why they covered up the costs.

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Trade deals getting in way of sustainable planning: CEP

Union says WTO ruling will hinder provincial government's "ability to do what's right"

Fabrication News

WTO ruling can’t end fight for Ontario green jobs: Steelworkers

Ruling against domestic renewable energy manufacturing a signal global trade rules need to be changed, union says.

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Councillors pass bylaw that bans fracking in Nova Scotia county

Provincial cabinet minister John MacDonell said bylaw would not supersede provincial authority

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Toronto firm’s battery-free, underwater energy storage technology nabs venture deal

Co-managing director of the fund says this low-cost storage option "...will disrupt global energy markets."

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Alberta puts hold on energy leases in caribou range

First time Alberta has given priority to conservation over energy, environmentalists say

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Liberal Justin Trudeau praises Alberta premier for Keystone efforts

But Harper's government hasn't done enough, he adds