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...]
PM Harper has no plans to push Northern Gateway ahead
August 7, 2012 by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has confirmed he has discussed Premier Christy Clark's demands regarding the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline with her, but he's not saying how or if he plans to address them. Harper insists he has no plans to push the controversial project ahead, saying projects have to be evaluated on their own merits. Premier … [Read more...]
Pitt Meadows man dies after falling 30 feet in northern BC town
August 4, 2012 by
A 24 year old Pitt Meadows man has died after making a fatal error while out for a jog. The accident happened in northern BC, in Stewart, near the Alaska border, on Wednesday. The RCMP say the young man was out for a run when he jumped over a concrete barrier to avoid a large truck. Witnesses say it didn't look like he realized there was a … [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...]
Where to Go Cheese (Not Wine) Tasting in Northern California
May 7, 2012 by
We all know Northern California as wine country, but with more than 20,000 acres of land dedicated to dairy, it's also cow country. Here's our insider guide to the best local cheeses to try. Fodor's Travel News … [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...]
Best Places in Alaska to View the Northern Lights
March 20, 2012 by
Unfolding on the fringes of the ring-shaped auroral oval that circles the globe's Arctic realms, the aurora borealis phenomenon—a mystical apparition of glowing bands that float and spiral overhead (really solar particles bouncing off the earth's magnetic field)—can't help but inspire the imagination of all who bear witness. A trek into … [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...]
