As community hearings begin in Vancouver today over the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline BC's Environment Minister says the project is not meeting the provincial government's five conditions. Terry Lake says the proposal needs to move quickly to meet BC's demands. "In the next few months I think it is important that we do … [Read more...]
The political sparring continues as Northern Gateway hearings arrive in Vancouver
January 14, 2013 by
Victoria MP claims he was kicked out of Enbridge hearings
January 4, 2013 by
Provincial and federal New Democrats tried to get into the Northern Gateway review panel hearings as they resumed in Victoria today, but were refused. B.C.’s environment minister, however, says it’s just political games. Terry Lake says the NDP has already said it opposes the Enbridge pipeline. “I think it is clear … [Read more...]
Hearings, application for controversial Surrey casino proposal delayed
November 25, 2012 by
Those who want to speak their mind over a controversial casino proposal for South Surrey will have to wait until January. City of Surrey staff are delaying the hearings on the gaming application until January 14th as they take additional time to review public feedback and impact studies. Staff will also be looking at comments from the Semiahmoo … [Read more...]
Former attorney-general to oversee B.C.’s legal team at Enbridge hearings
September 6, 2012 by
The provincial government has hired a former attorney-general to lead B.C.s team at the Enbridge hearings. Premier Christy Clark has announced Geoff Plant's appointment at YVR, as he and the environment minister prepare to fly to Edmonton for the National Energy Board hearings. "He will be our chief legal strategist. He's going to making sure … [Read more...]
Northern Gateway hearings to resume
September 3, 2012 by
Environmental review hearings resume this week in Edmonton for the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. And the company behind the project will finally have a chance to speak. For the first time, Enbridge will be able to address the review panel on its controversial six billion dollar proposal to transport crude from Alberta to Kitimat. The … [Read more...]
When it comes to the Northern Gateway hearings a Liberal MP says the fix is in
August 17, 2012 by
The federal Liberals are accusing the Harper government of 'fixing' environmental processes to get the results they want. Liberal MP, and former leader, Stephane Dion says when it comes to the hearings into the Northern Gateway oil pipeline, the result will be one the Harper government desired. "So he is saying we will have an … [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...]
Observers concerned over possible changes to Vancouver’s public hearings
February 26, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver is considering changing parts of its public hearing process, but some ideas aren’t sitting too well with observers. Randy Helton with cityhallwatch.ca says one proposal would let councillors who miss part of a hearing still vote on a matter, after just a short briefing from staff. "If it's a very contentious issue and … [Read more...]
Northern B.C. dates set for inquiry hearings
August 5, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The Missing Women Commission of Inquiry is pushing ahead with forums in nine northern B.C. communities, despite scorn from a growing number of First Nations organizations.A release from ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
