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2 weeks ago | 
energeticcity.ca | Natasha Bulowski |Bob Mackin |Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta
OTTAWA, ON - Canada's federal government provided $29.6 billion in financial support to the oil and gas industry in 2024, according to a new analysis by Environmental Defence. The analysis, published on April 3rd, took stock of direct grants, tax breaks, loans and loan guarantees from the federal government and its Crown corporations to the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. The 2024 tally is about $11 billion higher than 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
energeticcity.ca | Bob Mackin |Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta |Steven Berard
SMITHERS, B.C. - Three Indigenous protesters who blocked the construction of the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline, which starts in Dawson Creek, may not be sentenced until November after being found guilty of contempt of court. During a Thursday, April 3rd hearing at B.C. Supreme Court in Smithers, Justice Michael Tammen said his schedule and the time needed for pre-sentencing reports have delayed the three-day hearing until fall.
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3 weeks ago | 
energeticcity.ca | Steven Berard |Ed Hitchins |Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta
Weeks after a cyber attack that brought down city services, Fort St. John's My City Hall's bill-paying platform is now working again. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Fort St. John residents who prefer to pay their bills online via My City Hall can now do so again. As of Wednesday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m., the online platform has been restored to full functionality by city staff.
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3 weeks ago | 
energeticcity.ca | Max Bowder |Steven Berard |Sonal Gupta |Ed Hitchins
A private search for missing hunter Jim Barnes, who failed to return home from a hunting trip, has been scheduled to be conducted on April 26th and 27th. CHETWYND, B.C. - A private search has been organized in April to help locate Jim Barnes, a hunter who went missing back in October 2024. Barnes, along with his pet dog Murphy, failed to return home from a hunting trip on October 18th, 2024 and was reported missing. His last known location was believed to be near Chetwynd.
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3 weeks ago | 
energeticcity.ca | Steven Berard |Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta |Ed Hitchins
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3 weeks ago | 
energeticcity.ca | Max Bowder |Sonal Gupta |Ed Hitchins |Steven Berard
Northern Legendary Construction Ltd, a Fort St. John based company has received the 'Initiate of the Year' award by the BC Construction Association. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A Fort St. John construction company has received the 'Initiate of the Year' honour for its commitment to expertise and diversity. Northern Legendary Construction Ltd was given the award by the BC Construction Association for experiencing significant growth and actively expanding its workforce.
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3 weeks ago | 
energeticcity.ca | Sonal Gupta |Steven Berard |Caitlin Coombes |Ed Hitchins
A proposed northern British Columbia liquified natural gas (LNG) project is facing a court challenge over its impact on the environment. The proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project would see a terminal built at the mouth of the Nass River and be fed by the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline, which would start near Chetwynd. Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are seeking to overturn a decision by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office that didn't include the Gitanyow in discussions about the project.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
indianexpress.com | Sonal Gupta
Good morning,An end to the 15-month war is in sight. Israel and Hamas have reached a phased deal to end the conflict in Gaza that rocked the Middle East, killing thousands. Phase 1 of the agreement, set to come into effect this Sunday, envisions a six-week ceasefire, followed by a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from central Gaza. Hamas is expected to swap as many as 33 hostages with 30 Palestinians detained in Israel.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
indianexpress.com | Sonal Gupta
Good morning,How much is a lifetime’s achievement worth? Indeed not a rusted, discoloured metal. It has not been six months since the Paris Olympics ended, and the French Olympic Committee has another rather unusual task. It’s set to replace over 100 medals given to winners at the Games. Turns out, the medals aren’t quite up to the mark and have already started losing sheen.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
indianexpress.com | Sonal Gupta
Good morning,Consider this: Would some good old HR practices of the corporate world benefit the men in blue? India’s recent debacle at the Border Gavaskar Trophy left many questions to be answered. One more was on the table at Saturday’s review meeting: Should cricketers’ pay be performance-based? The move, if implemented, aims to ensure “accountability” among players.
