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Nelson Bennett

Nelson Bennett

Nelson Bennett is a veteran journalist with more than three decades of experience in print journalism. He covers resources and energy for BIV.

Recent Work by Nelson

From new mines to closed mills, 2024 marked year of shake-ups for B.C. resource sector

From new mines to closed mills, 2024 marked year of shake-ups for B.C. resource sector

Sawmills face permanent closures while mining and energy see significant investment
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In Canada’s network media sector, carriers are king, says report

In Canada’s network media sector, carriers are king, says report

Of the big four telecoms and ISPs in Canada, Telus is the only pureplay carrier
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Council of Forest Industries names new CEO

Council of Forest Industries names new CEO

Kim Haakstad to replace outgoing CEO Linda Coady
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Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Head of FNMPC helped drive important vehicle for economic reconciliation in Canada
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Loggers warned to take more care with fire prevention

Loggers warned to take more care with fire prevention

Recent Forest Practices Board audits finds inadequate fire hazard assessments
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Vancouver biotech BriaCell to raise US$5.5 million in share offering

Vancouver biotech BriaCell to raise US$5.5 million in share offering

Vancouver biotech gets approval to continue Phase 3 trials on new cancer drug
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BIV Newsmaker of the Year: John Rustad's resurrection of the BC Conservatives

BIV Newsmaker of the Year: John Rustad's resurrection of the BC Conservatives

The party proved a notable challenge to the BC NDP and will form a significant Opposition—if it can maintain unity and avoid criticizing itself
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Blueberry River First Nation pushes back on industry rumours over permits

Blueberry River First Nation pushes back on industry rumours over permits

First Nation says it has rejected only nine oil and gas permits
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LNG Canada to get new CEO in April

LNG Canada to get new CEO in April

Current LNG Canada CEO Jason Klein to return to Houston, Texas
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5G tech in Canada faces delays due to spectrum, Huawei ban

5G tech in Canada faces delays due to spectrum, Huawei ban

Some users say next-gen wireless tech running slower than expected
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