"It’s not a national energy strategy if B.C. doesn't sign on." That, from Premier Christy Clark on the bid by premiers to put together a national energy strategy. Reporter Alison Auld of the Canadian Press tells CKNW that Clark stepped out of meetings at the Council of the Federation in Halifax to speak to reporters. “She said that she … [Read more...]
Premier demands better Northern Gateway deal
July 24, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is vowing to "fight for BC" and says she won't support the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal unless Alberta agrees to sit down and sweeten the deal for British Columbia. Clark says right now, things seem pretty one sided---in favour of the Albertans. "They take the bulk of the benefits. they take a minority of the risk. … [Read more...]
Enbridge “enhances” Northern Gateway proposal
July 20, 2012 by
Calgary-based Enbridge has announced changes to its Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, designed to appease some of its critics. Extra measures announced will cost $ 500-million and are aimed at addressing safety and environmental concerns. So-called "enhancements" include increasing pipeline wall thickness on water crossings, such as major … [Read more...]
Activists to gather at BC Legislature in protest of Northern Gateway Pipeline
April 14, 2012 by
Activists opposed to the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline project say the risk of environmental damage is greater than any potential economic benefit--and they're bringing that message to the lawns of the BC Legislature Sunday. Protest organizer Jenny McCartney says her biggest concern is the ships that would transport oil from the … [Read more...]
Bishops weigh in on Northern Gateway Pipeline hearings
April 7, 2012 by
An unusual ally has appeared to protesters of the Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Six Anglican bishops in BC and the Yukon want the National Energy Board to make sure its hearings into the proposed pipeline are fair and thorough. Bishop Michael Ingham of the New Westminster Diocese says federal officials have recently talked about streamlining the … [Read more...]
Prince Rupert rally protests Northern Gateway pipeline
February 4, 2012 by
Almost 2,000 people have taken to the streets of Prince Rupert to protest the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline. City councillor Jennifer Rice says residents and members of the Hartley Bay band are worried about possible oil spills. "Say no to having oil tankers here, super oil tankers in the north coast, because this doesn’t mesh with … [Read more...]
National Geographic calls Northern Gateway a pipeline through paradise
July 23, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content A National Geographic article on a proposed Northern Gateway pipeline that would send oilsands crude from Alberta to the B.C. coast for shipment to Asia is raising alarm ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
