Canadians enjoy unparalleled access to secure and reliable energy. When we need to turn on the lights, turn up the furnace or fuel our vehicles, an extensive ‘behind the scenes’ system (fixed infrastructure, mobile assets and people) is working to enable the energy services – heat, light, transportation – that are essential to our daily…
Earlier this month, in a rare, unanimous decision from the bench, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) dismissed the BC government’s appeal of last year’s BC Court decision that amendments to BC’s Environmental Management Act, designed to impose additional permitting requirements on the movement of heavy oil through the province, were unconstitutional. The BC Court concluded…
One refinery boasts a successful history dating back to the late 1800’s, when most people got around by horse and buggy and predating the first motorcar. Today, Imperial is the Canadian extension of majority stakeholder ExxonMobil, the ninth largest company on Earth by revenue, according to Forbes. That scale is its Sarnia operation’s greatest advantage.
From refineries, you get a refined oil product; that’s pretty obvious. In addition to fuels, refineries produce feedstocks that are used to create lifesaving medical products, and many of the preservatives that keep food from spoiling. In fact, more than 6,000 products rely on derivatives from oil.
Children appreciate the smoothness of asphalt. To them, it can be a practical and expansive canvas that brings hopscotch and tic-tac-toe to life. To adults, it’s so ubiquitous it’s rarely noticed, unless we hit a pothole.
People are sometimes surprised to learn that asphalt is produced at petroleum refineries. Here’s a brief 101 on the process:
On a damp October morning, a man rides an all-terrain vehicle up to a gas station in Norris Arm, N.L. with two jerry cans. He fills the vehicle and the containers with gas and brazenly drives away without paying. Fortunately, this station is outfitted with video surveillance, which will help law enforcement with investigations.
Un humide matin d’octobre, un homme arrive sur son véhicule tout terrain à une station-service de Norris Arm (T.-N.-L.) avec deux bidons. Il remplit le véhicule et les contenants et s’enfuit hardiment sans payer. Heureusement, cette station est équipée de matériel de vidéosurveillance, ce qui facilitera l’enquête des forces policières.
With recreational cannabis now available across Canada, employers are working to establish health and safety measures to address workplace concerns in many sectors.
Take heart, frustrated motorist, your worst traffic problems may soon be a distant memory thanks to road design and tech. In the meantime, take a live look at one of Canada’s most congested traffic spots Highway 401 and 427 in Toronto. Is it bad? If you’re watching during rush hour, you’re probably witnessing a lot of stopped cars.
In some regions, 2018 fuel prices surpassed previous highs pre-dating the 2008/09 financial crisis. Political reaction has been predictable, with allegations of ‘gouging’ from some political leaders and musings about the introduction of price regulation to protect consumers’ interests. Simple solutions to complex issues rarely deliver the intended results. In fact, the outcome can often…
The snow and ice in this part of the world can be beautiful, but it can also challenge drivers. In some places in Canada, the snow was flying early. For the rest, we’re getting ahead of the chill and passing along some information and tips about winter driving, from the fuel we use to the tires we drive on.
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