Alberta regulator restricts fracking near Brazeau dam following earthquake
Oilfield firms that engage in hydraulic fracturing within five kilometres of the dam must report any seismic events greater than 1.0 magnitude.
New Brunswick legislators set to vote on partial lifting of fracking moratorium
The decision of the former Tory government of premier David Alward to embrace the shale gas industry was polarizing.
Resource firm planning new N.B. wells if Tories lift fracking moratorium [UPDATED]
Corridor Resources wants to expand but the previous Liberal government imposed a moratorium in 2014 that prohibits hydraulic fracturing.
Bedrock stress a factor in fracking-caused earthquakes: study
While the link between fracking and earthquakes is well-established, precisely how that link works remains mysterious.
Anti fracking suit seeks to block BLM oil drilling in Nevada
Conservation groups say the Bureau of Land Management is reversing course on limiting drilling on a vast stretch of federal land.
Seeking energy dominance by exporting oil, gas and coal to global markets.
Seeking energy dominance by exporting oil, gas and coal to global markets.
No environmental concerns after train hauling sand derails
25 rail cars that came off the track were carrying fracking sand.
Too many unknowns to recommend fracking in NL
Review panel calls for a continued freeze until risks and benefits are better understood.
NB fracking ban will continue indefinitely: minister
Government will not allow fracking unless conditions include a water disposal plan and consultation with First Nations are met.
NB fracking moratorium stays until conditions met
Government wants a plan for regulations, waste-water disposal, consulting First Nations, a royalty structure and a social licence.
Business groups urge an end to NB fracking moratorium
Jobs that would be created to lift province out of and economic slump.
BC confirms August quake caused by fracking
A 4.6-magnitude seismic event typically aren’t a risk to public or environmental safety
Ruling ends fracking water licence at BC’s Tsea Lake
Flawed science, lack of consultation cited; Nexen can use water it has stored in area pits only.
Fracking company linked to BC temblor in 2014
Progress Energy paused operations last week when another quake occurred.
Canuck companies vie for more of frack sand market
There are challenges, but producers are optimistic for industry’s long-term potential.
Small earthquake hits Northern Alberta
Same area as other quakes were linked to fracking.
Ont. rejects NDP call for natural gas fracking ban
Liberals say there’s no need to outlaw something that’s not happening.
NB appoints commission to study conditions on fracking
Energy Minister Donald Arseneault says moratorium won’t be lifted until government’s conditions are met.
Yukon regrets releasing fracking docs to media
E-mail to other government departments mistakenly went to local reporter.
Keep your dirty oil, just send the cheque
Without energy equalization payments, healthcare, education and social programs would suffer from major funding cuts.
Albertans tell province to do more to protect water
Government offers a 20-point conservation action plan, but most measures won’t kick in until 2016.
NB premier wants fracking moratorium by Christmas
More information needed before allowing it to go ahead.
Questions swirl over NB Liberal position on fracking
It’s accused of wavering on an election promise to impose a moratorium.
NS approves disposal of 5M litres of fracking waste
Will be used as a coolant at a Lafarge cement plant in Brookfield.
Environmental coalition says bill to ban fracking is badly flawed
Nova Scotia Fracking Resource and Action Coalition says there’s shortcomings related to the definition for fracking, community consent and exemptions for research.
Nova Scotia missing economic opportunity with fracking ban: finance minister
Joe Oliver argues that fracking is ongoing in several provinces without any contamination of drinking water.
Nova Scotia bans fracking for onshore shale gas
Energy Minister Andrew Younger said Nova Scotians have made it clear they are “not comfortable” with fracking.
Newfoundland launches external review of fracking
Panel of experts will be tasked with examining industry’s potential impact.
Ottawa criticized for leaving fracking chemicals off pollutant list
US report finds 29 of 750 chemicals are considered toxic or carcinogenic.
BC environment minister warned about LNG GHG emissions
The province’s dreamed-of liquefied natural gas industry poses some big environmental challenges.
LNG terminal on Oregon coast gets conditional approval
Calgary-based Veresen leads the $7 billion liquefied natural gas project.
Critics say plans to increase exports of LNG could accelerate fracking boom
Approving liquefied natural gas exports could lead to higher prices that could harm the economy
