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Pipelines have better chance but still face hurdles after Liberals’ BC election win
Observers say odds for Northern Gateway, Trans Mountain expansion moving ahead still slim
Almost 300,000 unfilled jobs, many off them in manufacturing: CFIB
SMEs report Q1 vacancy rate steady at 2.5%, small companies struggling to fill positions.
Alberta exports to grow through 2014 on rising energy production, weaker dollar: EDC
Provincial forecast shows exports will surge by nine per cent in 2013, another six per cent in 2014
Quebec’s minority goverment tables shale-gas moratorium bill
The moratorium would last for five years or until new regulations on shale gas exploration are in place.
Boomers driving sales of small businesses as buyers seek growth by acquisition
Trillions of dollars of business value are likely to change hands in the next 10 to 20 years
Ontario premier’s apology for cancelled gas plants too little, too late: opposition
NDP leader Andrea Horwath surprised Kathleen Wynne didn't offer apology in legislature
Small protest staged in southern China over plans for oil refinery
Officials said refinery planned by state company PetroChina Co. will meet environment standards
Feds fund study of literacy in N.S trucking sector
Increased literacy levels will boost both safety and productivity as technology becomes more complex
[EDITORIAL] Alberta’s oil sands and Al Gore’s reckless spewing
His efforts would be best applied to the dirty business going on in his own backyard.
Canadian ambulance maker Crestline appoints new CEO
Steven Hoffrogge took reigns as of May 13, according to Saskatoon-based firm
BC firm expects to power 80% of fuel cell buses in Europe by 2014
Ballard Power Systems' FCvelocity modules emit only water and heat, produce zero emissions
Southern nations vying for influence over Arctic policy
Officials estimate the Arctic holds 13 per cent of the world's undiscovered oil reserves, and 30 per cent of undiscovered gas deposits.
Manufacturing sales dip slightly in March on declines in coal, oil
Down 0.3 per cent for third decline in four months, according to agency
New Brunswick mayor encourages oil firms to realize advantages of west-east pipeline
Saint John mayor Mel Norton says he has been in Alberta talking about "Energy East Pipeline"
Ontario premier says sorry for cancelled gas plants debacle
Kathleen Wynne apologized 11 times during interview with TV host
Unions join forces in bid to ward off Teamsters takeover
Teamsters officials claim to have enough support to force representation vote at US Airways
Each year one in eight Canadians suffers with foodborne illness: report
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released a report that provides the most accurate picture yet of foodborne illness in Canada and which pathogens cause the most illnesses
Shortage of skills, young people threatens oil and gas industry growth
A significant issue for employers; all job areas will be affected equally: Hays Oil & Gas.
GM to source cargo van from Nissan for US, Canadian markets
The Chevrolet City Express is based on the Nissan NV200 and is expected to be released by late 2014.