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LNG export terminal proposed by Petronas-led group for Lelu Island at Prince Rupert port is one of a series of new shipping facilities being considered for B.C.'s North Coast

Study to prepare for North Coast shipping increase

LNG, container and bulk shipping proposals reach as far north as Stewart on the Alaska border

LNG export terminal proposed by Petronas-led group for Lelu Island at Prince Rupert port is one of a series of new shipping facilities being considered for B.C.'s North Coast
Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad (left) meets with Tsilhqot'in chiefs Roger William and Joe Alphonse (right) at his legislature office

Pivotal year ahead for aboriginal relations in B.C.

Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on the implications of the Tsilhqot'in land claim ruling, Site C dam and industrial development

Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad (left) meets with Tsilhqot'in chiefs Roger William and Joe Alphonse (right) at his legislature office
Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar is moving to a brand-new location on Vedder Road in the new year

Frankie’s is moving to a new spot on Chilliwack’s south side

The style of the new resto will be "modern but classic" with traditional Italian décor, and a cellar for private dinners

Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar is moving to a brand-new location on Vedder Road in the new year
Chinook salmon

UBC scientist says chinook salmon may be wiped out

Study involving UBC scientist says Chinook salmon could be wiped out by 2100

  • Dec 22, 2014
Chinook salmon
UsedHelps is a new charity crowdfunding initiative from Black Press's Used.com.

#UsedHelps: Connecting Business with Canadian Charities

It's a first for Canadian buy and sell websites, where sellers can donate the proceeds of their sales directly to national, local charities.

UsedHelps is a new charity crowdfunding initiative from Black Press's Used.com.
Jack Nicholson

Otter Co-op now open in Chilliwack

Otter Co-op opened its newest location on Progress Way at Lickman Road in Chilliwack on Monday.

  • Dec 10, 2014
Jack Nicholson
Shawn A-In-Chut Atleo's latest appointment is as partnerships advisor for Pacific Future Energy.

B.C. oil refinery backers move ahead

Former national chiefs Shawn Atleo, Ovide Mercredi join third bid to build bitumen processing plant on B.C.'s North Coast

Shawn A-In-Chut Atleo's latest appointment is as partnerships advisor for Pacific Future Energy.
Motorists who fill up with diesel haven't benefitted as much from falling fuel prices.

Diesel stays stubbornly high amid crude oil drop

Once-cheap fuel now costs much more than gasoline, users getting little relief at pumps

Motorists who fill up with diesel haven't benefitted as much from falling fuel prices.
Metro Vancouver motorists shouldn't count on gasoline prices falling too much further

Gasoline price drop nearly done for B.C. motorists: analyst

Plunging crude oil prices thought to be near bottom, leaving little room for more pump price relief

Metro Vancouver motorists shouldn't count on gasoline prices falling too much further
B.C. NDP leader John Horgan

NDP leader wants to increase LNG tax

John Horgan says his party backed Premier Christy Clark's tax package to get a deal done, but it doesn't extract enough revenue for B.C. gas

B.C. NDP leader John Horgan
Driveway's Keith Morgan went for a spin with Nissan for the automaker's Altimate Rogue Trip

Driveway: Getting Your Kicks on America’s Historic Route 66

Editor Keith Morgan guns it from Chicago to Santa Monica – 4,000 kilometres in 7 days on Nissan's Altimate Rogue Trip.

Driveway's Keith Morgan went for a spin with Nissan for the automaker's Altimate Rogue Trip
Map shows areas of geothermal potential

Geothermal pitched as alternative to Site C dam

Energy Minister Bill Bennett says it has promise, but isn't developed enough to replace Peace River dam

Map shows areas of geothermal potential
Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman (left) and Premier Christy Clark tour PETRONAS natural gas import terminal in Malaysia in May.

Prince Rupert LNG plant, pipelines get B.C. certificates

PETRONAS aiming for investment decision by the end of this year, Nisga'a Nation on board with $11 billion development plan

Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman (left) and Premier Christy Clark tour PETRONAS natural gas import terminal in Malaysia in May.
Now's the time to try for a deal on several 2014 models

Driveway: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Now's a great time to look for a bargain on several 2014 models. Also: reviews of the 2015 Subaru Impreza and Ford's C-MAX.

  • Nov 25, 2014
Now's the time to try for a deal on several 2014 models

Chilliwack Progress named best in North America

The Chilliwack Progress has been named Newspaper of the Year by an organization that represents newspapers from across North America.

Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman

Nisga’a Nation signs on to LNG project

Benefit agreement clears way for PETRONAS LNG project, pipeline through Lava Bed Park, with more terminals possible

Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman
Devon Siebenga

B.C. government pitches LNG spinoffs

Suppliers urged to register with new website to make it easier for natural gas investment groups to find them

Devon Siebenga

Chilliwack secondary earns building award

The new Chilliwack secondary school placed first in its division at the Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards held in Surrey on Thursday.

The annual Canadian Ski Patrol's (CSP) Winter Extreme Ski Show and Swap sees about 10

Get geared up for Abbotsford’s annual ski show and swap event

Canadian Ski Patrol's Winter Extreme Ski Show and Swap will see about 10,000 pieces of ski and snowboard equipment for sale Nov 15th/16th.

The annual Canadian Ski Patrol's (CSP) Winter Extreme Ski Show and Swap sees about 10
Keith Morgan drives America's famous Route 66

Route 66: On the Road Trip from Chicago to Santa Monica

Driveway editor Keith Morgan rides 4,063 km of America's famous highway, finishing after 7 days in sunny Southern California...

Keith Morgan drives America's famous Route 66
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