With Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline expansion, Vancouver’s harbor will see seven-times its current tanker traffic. City Councilor Andrea Reimer says council was taken by surprise by the numbers—and they’re not happy about the increase. She says they're looking at bringing back a bylaw making sure companies are responsible … [Read more...]
Robertson looks to special oil tanker bylaw
November 8, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council is pondering a new bylaw that could be a "game changer" when it comes to oil pipelines running to and through the city. Mayor Gregor Robertson says the bylaw, if passed, would require oil carriers to have massive liability insurance in case of a spill, "Well, the maximum that is provided for under Canadian law is 1.2 … [Read more...]
