Tag: Pipeline

B.C.-Ottawa deal gets mixed reactions from environmental advocates

Environment Emily Joveski -
Environmental groups and coastal First Nations say a major economic agreement announced this week between British Columbia and the federal government protects the North Coast tanker ban, but leaves new concerns about a possible southern oil pipeline route.

Lake Babine Nation approves retaining northern B.C.’s oil tanker ban

Indigenous Logan Flint -
Thursday's announcement by the provincial and federal governments to keep the oil tanker ban in effect for northern B.C. waters was positively received by the Lake Babine Nation.

Alberta proposes pipeline through southern B.C. constructed by Trans Mountain and Pembina

Economy Emily Joveski -
Alberta’s proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Canada, B.C. reach agreement preserving oil tanker ban if Alberta pipeline proceeds

Economy Emily Joveski -
Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.

Eby pushes back as Alberta plans fast-track proposal for pipeline to B.C. coast

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby slammed Alberta’s latest push for a pipeline to British Columbia’s west coast Wednesday, saying he wants to work with the province on “real” projects that have private-sector backing.

Challenge launched by Gitxsan house about Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline

Community Logan Flint -
A Gitxsan House Group is challenging the province's decision to allow the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) project move ahead.

“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects

Provincial My Bulkley Lakes Now Staff -
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C. 

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

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