Petronas delaying decision on B.C. LNG as oil slump further squeezes economics – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 3, 2014 19:29 By Lauren Krugel THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY _ Malaysian energy giant Petronas said Wednesday it’s delaying its proposed liquefied natural gas terminal near Prince Rupert,…
Two more farms in B.C. under quarantine as officials try to contain avian flu – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 3, 2014 21:05 By James Keller THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Two more farms in southwestern British Columbia were placed under quarantine Wednesday as officials attempted to contain…
Alberta amends bill, opens door to segregation of gay youth clubs – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 4, 2014 0:28 By Dean Bennett THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON _ Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives, facing mounting resistance on a controversial bill, have passed an amendment that opponents say…
N.W.T. chiefs salaries prove modest under Transparency Act – CBC
Dec 02, 2014 The complete list of N.W.T. chief’s salaries published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act shows that chiefs in the territory are earning modest salaries. At least…
Couillard says TransCanada should abandon plans for port terminal in beluga area – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 2, 2014 17:18 By Martin Ouellet THE CANADIAN PRESS QUEBEC _ TransCanada Corp. should abandon its plan to build an oil terminal in an area in eastern Quebec…
Contract to recoup costs for smart meter program doesn’t add up: NDP – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 2, 2014 19:15 By Clare Clancy THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA _ Saskatchewan’s Opposition says the government’s plan to recoup money for a smart-meter program that was linked to…
Quebec finds additional $600 milllion in cost cutting on road to balanced budget – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 2, 2014 18:49 QUEBEC _ Quebec is imposing an additional $600 million in tax increases and other revenue-generating measures in its zero-deficit drive. Finance Minister Carlos Leitao is…
Alaskans fear environmental, industrial threats from mines in northwest B.C. – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 2, 2014 20:20 By Dirk Meissner THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA _ British Columbia’s ambition of opening new mines in the province’s north has raised fears in neighbouring Alaska…
US Airways Center in Phoenix, home of the Suns, to become Talking Stick Resort Arena – CP
Source: The Associated Press Dec 2, 2014 21:19 PHOENIX _ Two Phoenix-area tribes have purchased naming rights for US Airways Center. The downtown facility, home of the Phoenix Suns, will be called Talking…
Shining a light on First Nations’ finances, and moving ahead – Macleans.ca
Median chief’s tax-free salary: $62,210 December 2, 2014 There’s something about the federal government’s new law forcing First Nations to reveal more about their local finances—especially how much chiefs and…
