At midday: TSX rises as oil fallsThe Globe and MailCanada's main stock index inched higher in morning trade on Friday as energy stocks weighed, with a pullback in crude oil prices, but several utilities jumped after Alberta agreed to pay them compensat …

CBC.caCanadian oil drillers face uphill battle in 2017, industry group saysCBC.caAfter two years of sharp drops in business, the Canadian oil drilling industry expects a small increase in business in 2017. Companies will drill 31 per cent more wells next y …

CBC.caDo we really need more oil pipelines in Canada?CBC.ca"Pipelines have 4.5 times fewer accidents/spills than oil-by-rail, and while every oil spill represents a catastrophe, spills from pipelines do not hold a candle to the apocalyptic aftermath o …

CBC.caThe case for more oil pipelines in Canada — as some analysts see itCBC.ca"Pipelines have 4.5 times fewer accidents/spills than oil-by-rail, and while every oil spill represents a catastrophe, spills from pipelines do not hold a candle to the apo …

The Globe and MailComing year to see ranks of Canadian oil patch thinned outThe Globe and MailWhen crude prices plunged from more than $100 (U.S.) a barrel in 2014 to today's $45 levels, energy producers responded by temporarily turning off the tap. Pr …

Globalnews.caEnvironmentalists raise concerns over possible ongoing oil leak in AlbertaGlobalnews.caWATCH ABOVE: Excessive steaming is being blamed for four big oil leaks near Cold Lake, Alberta. Permanent restrictions have now been placed on CNRL to preve …

National PostQuebec shipyard pitches Liberals on oil-spill vessel after Trudeau announces $1.5B to protect coastlinesNational PostA Quebec shipyard is offering the federal government a new vessel that is almost ready to be launched, hoping to capitalize on …

Financial TimesLeading oil groups focus climate change plan on carbon storageFinancial TimesUS presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to “cancel” the Paris accord if the Republican wins next week's election and the two largest US oil producers, …

CBC.caOil industry group opens doors to renewable energy companiesCBC.caAfter more than 35 years of lobbying for the best interests of the oil and gas industry, the Petroleum Services Association of Canada is opening its doors to wind, solar and other rene …

CBC.ca'The writing is on the wall,' says PSAC's president about embracing the green energy industryCBC.caAfter more than 35 years of lobbying for the best interests of the oil and gas industry, the Petroleum Services Association of Canada is op …