Alberta energy regulator fines firm $456K for misleading applications
Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Alberta’s energy watchdog has fined a company $456K for submitting incomplete and misleading reclamation applications. This hefty penalty underscores the regulator’s resolve to clamp down on corporate missteps, even if the fine barely buys a decent lunch these days.
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Calgary energy minister vows to cut red tape during local visit
Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
During a visit to Calgary, Canada’s new energy minister pledged to eradicate sluggish project approvals and boost Alberta’s standing as a reliable global energy supplier. Delivering bold promises to reform industry practices, his remarks left observers amused yet cautiously optimistic about swift changes in regulatory red tape.
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Carney’s energy mandate stokes climate and nuclear debate
Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Mark Carney’s recent cabinet mandate has sparked sharp criticism, with climate change receiving only a fleeting nod and nuclear energy remaining a hot button issue. Environmental and political groups are urging a bolder, more sustainable energy strategy, questioning whether the current plan truly meets Canada’s long-term needs.
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Quebec energy project faces storm as controversy escalates over amendments
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Quebec’s proposed energy law is under fire after more than 50 last-minute amendments were introduced. Critics, including Québec solidaire, decry the process as undemocratic, fueling heated debates over transparency and accountability in the provincial legislative arena.
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RCMP probes substation shooting causing oil spill and outage
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Authorities are investigating a substation shooting near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border that resulted in an oil spill and widespread power outage. The incident, costing an estimated $1.1 million in damages, has prompted serious public concern and an intense search for further evidence.
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BC Hydro Confronts Rising Demand Amid Drought and Trade War
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:21 am more...
British Columbia’s power utility is facing an electrifying challenge as surging demand, persistent drought and a trade war with the U.S. force it to rethink its stability. Dual reports underline this transformative period, proving that staying powered isn’t as simple as flipping a switch.
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Nova Scotia Expands Critical Minerals List with Uranium
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
Nova Scotia has officially added uranium to its critical minerals list, inviting exploration proposals at specified sites. This decisive move aims to harness strategic resources amid rising global demand, leaving observers to cheekily question if the province is mining opportunities along with its minerals.
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Ontario Electricity’s Emission Spike Fuels Climate Policy Debate
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Ontario’s grid is now producing electricity with the highest share of greenhouse gas emissions observed since coal plants were in service, prompting urgent questions about the province’s climate and energy strategies. Stakeholders warn that the reliance on emissions-heavy power sources could complicate efforts to meet environmental targets.
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High-Stakes Parkland-Sunoco Deal Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions and Scrutiny
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 3:22 pm more...
In a deal worth $9.1 billion, Dallas-based Sunoco’s bid for Calgary’s Parkland Corp. comes under intense examination as new national security guidelines stir concerns over economic sovereignty. With U.S.-Canada relations already on edge, the deal finds itself under a microscope—proving billion-dollar deals are never just business as usual.
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Alberta Government Announces Freeze on Industrial Carbon Price
Monday, May 12, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s administration has indefinitely frozen the industrial carbon price at $95 per tonne, choosing to keep heavy emitter costs flat despite rising environmental concerns. This bold move has sparked both support and skepticism among industry and environmentalists alike.
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