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...]
Enbridge: Proposed pipeline would withstand quake
November 2, 2012 by
Enbridge Pipeline's President says the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline would be well protected from quakes like the one that took place Saturday night off Haida Gwaii. John Carruthers says the planned route for the line was far west of the area hit on the weekend and, in fact, avoids most seismic activity. He says new technology is another … [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...]
Nature artists talk shark fin, pipeline projects at conservation festival
October 14, 2012 by
More than 40 of the world's leading "nature artists" and experts are on Grouse Mountain -- taking part in the 1st annual "Artists for Conservation" festival. Organizer Feff Whiting says it's a mixture of art displays, lectures and discussions. "It's a world-class art exhibit and sale and benefit for wildlife conservation... but wrapped around that … [Read more...]
Clark again voicing frustration with Alberta over proposed pipeline
October 14, 2012 by
Christy Clark is once again voicing her frustration with our provincial neighbour to the east. Appearing on Global's "West Block" this morning, the Premier says many Albertans aren't sure of BC motivations surrounding the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. "My frustration has been from the very beginning that in Alberta, the whole debate has been … [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...]
Twinning of pipeline needs a closer look
October 9, 2012 by
People living in Metro Vancouver and in areas like Kamloops are at risk if the Trans-Mountain Pipeline expansion gets the go ahead. That is the message from the Wilderness Committee's Ben West ahead of a town hall on the Kinder Morgan proposal in Burnaby Wednesday evening. West says the existing pipeline route up for expansion runs through … [Read more...]
Vancity distances itself from Enbridge Pipeline group
August 23, 2012 by
Vancity has cut ties with Enbridge, citing a scathing U-S report on how the company handled a 2010 oil spill in Michigan. The credit union says it has parted ways with the Calgary-based company which is trying to build the Northern Gateway Pipeline because it no longer meets its criteria for socially responsible investments. An environmental … [Read more...]
Premier says NDP pipeline plan “nothing but politics”
August 22, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is back at work after a summer vacation, and is immediately returning fire from her nemesis Adrian Dix. Clark says the NDP leader's call to abandon the federal review of the Enbridge Northern Gateway and launch a BC review is nothing but politics, since dix has already said he opposes the project. "It make … [Read more...]
