The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 ‘Cutting corners’: B.C. takes next step to fast-track wind, North Coast transmission line projects https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-fast-tracks-renewable-energy-projects/ Thu, 01 May 2025 17:01:35 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=136572 The B.C. government plans to make it quicker and easier for renewable energy projects to get shovels in the ground. Critics say the move could erode environmental standards Shannon Waters News Canada-U.S. relations. B.C. environmental law LNG Photo: Province of B.C. / ​​Flickr Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix stands at a podium to announce that wind projects in BC will no longer be subject to environmental assessments