Several Metro Vancouver municipalities are getting applause from coal activists and people from the White Rock, Surrey and Bellingham areas - for expressing concerns about coal export expansion. More than 100 people came out Sunday in White Rock to show support and celebrate. Climate change activist Kevin Washbook says he's pleased with … [Read more...]
Activists, community members applaud local governments’ stance on coal export expansion
March 17, 2013 by
WWC listens to residents concerns over pipeline expansion
February 13, 2013 by
The fight against climate change continues on the Lower Mainland, the latest event in east Vancouver. The Wilderness Committee has hosted another town hall to talk about Kinder Morgan's plan to expand its Trans Mountain Pipeline which runs from Alberta to Burnaby. Spokesman Joe Foy says the group has hosted several meetings across the region, … [Read more...]
First Nations disappointed in pipeline proposal expansion
January 11, 2013 by
The Tseil-Wauthuth First Nation is disappointed but not suprised at the announcement that Kinder Morgan's pipeline expansion proposal has grown. Council member Carleen Thomas says the announcement begs the question, where will it end? What will Kinder Morgan be asking for next? "Will there be dredging under the Second Narrows Bridge to make … [Read more...]
Residents South of Fraser River still waiting for transit expansion
December 1, 2012 by
While the City of Vancouver pushes for a rapid transit line down Broadway, people south of the Fraser continue to wait for transit expansion. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says it is not a matter of Broadway rapid transit versus south of the Fraser expansion. Although Fassbender also admits people who live south of the Fraser are getting … [Read more...]
SmartScreens begin rollout to NYC payphones, City24/7 and Cisco eying expansion to additional cities
November 23, 2012 by
Slowly but surely, payphones around New York City are losing their innocence. As planned, City24/7 has started to convert seldom-used booths into LCD-equipped information kiosks, with so-called SmartScreens broadcasting "neighborhood news, current events and entertainment listings, local deals and specials." We're told that multiple mobile apps are … [Read more...]
Kinder Morgan holds first information session on pipeline expansion
November 4, 2012 by
Over twenty people attended the first of several information sessions on Kinder Morgan's proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project Saturday evening. Sven Biggs with Tanker Free BC says many were there to raise concerns about the project. "There was a form from the company people were encouraged to fill out, but really the only message back … [Read more...]
The Township of Langley watching Kinder Morgan expansion plans
October 22, 2012 by
The Mayor of Langley Township says he is keeping an eye on Kinder Morgan's plans to twin its existing pipeline but at the moment it is a wait and see game. Jack Froese says with ten or so miles of pipeline running right through Walnut Grove some people in the area are concerned. "Oh for sure, yeah, I have already spoken to a couple of residents and … [Read more...]
Nobel winner warns of pipeline expansion
October 16, 2012 by
A group called "The Nobel Women's Initiative" is warning against pipeline expansion, and a federal treaty with China. Chair and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams says the impending investment treaty between Canada and China expected to be pushed through in November causes her great concern in relation to the proposed Northern Gateway … [Read more...]
Province takes a wait and see approach with Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion
October 12, 2012 by
BC's Environment minister says the province is taking a wait and see approach to the Kinder Morgan trans-mountain pipeline expansion. Terry Lake says at the moment all they can do is wait because there really aren't many concrete details. "Well the Kinder Morgan proposal is at this stage not really a proposal in that it hasn't gone in … [Read more...]
Residents spoke their minds over pipeline expansion
October 11, 2012 by
People from all over Metro Vancouver attended a town hall in Burnaby opposing local pipeline expansion. They're concerned over potential damage to their homes and disruption to their day to day lives. "There's nothing in this for Burnaby except potential damage." The possibility of Kinder Morgan expanding an existing pipeline … [Read more...]
