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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: December 2, 2023The Coastal GasLink pipeline is now complete, holiday markets draw crowds in Kelowna, and the ER at Oliver’s South Okanagan General Hospital closes temporarily for the second time this weekend.Dec 2, 2023
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Coastal GasLink fined for issues related to pipeline constructionThe B.C. Environmental Assessment Office has fined Coastal GasLink hundreds of thousands of dollars for problems related to pipeline construction. Erosion and sediment control issues were flagged in four inspections from April and May 2022.Global News at 11 BCSep 22, 2023
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AFN chief says responsibility of protests, blockades ‘falls on everyone’Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde said on Tuesday that the responsibility over the infrastructure disruptions including rail blockades amid solidarity protests with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs over the building of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline “falls on everyone,” from members of the government to hereditary chiefs, and called on all parties to start dialogue...CanadaFeb 18, 2020
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AFN chief calls for peaceful resolution to Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests, rail blockadesAssembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde spoke about the ongoing nationwide protests in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs over the building of the Coastal Gaslink, and said that the First Nation has asked for space for internal dialogue and time to formalize discussions with the Crown. He also called provincial and federal governments...CanadaFeb 18, 2020
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Police make arrests at Port of Vancouver protestProtests continue as the battle over the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C. rages on, and as Catherine Urquhart reports, police moved in Tuesday and arrested activists who defied an injunction by blocking an entrance to the Port of Vancouver.CrimeFeb 26, 2020
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RCMP hint at Coastal GasLink injunction enforcementWith no sign of movement in the dispute over the Coastal Gaslink pipeline, RCMP are indicating they might be ready to enforce an injunction related to the dispute. Keith Baldrey has the latest.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 5, 2020
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Wet’suwet’en solidarity protest blocks traffic on Calgary’s Memorial DriveA rally in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and its efforts to stop construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline shut down Calgary’s Memorial Drive on Monday. Michael King reports.CanadaFeb 10, 2020
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‘This is a dress rehearsal for illegal protests on pretty much any major project’: KenneyAlberta Premier Jason Kenney sounds off on the protests over the Coastal GasLink pipeline.CanadaFeb 11, 2020
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Reaction to draft deal between Wet’suwet’en and governmentA new deal has been drafted in hopes of resolving the dispute over land rights and resource projects in Canada, brought to light by the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern British Columbia. Sarah MacDonald reports on the reaction to the deal.Global NationalMar 4, 2020
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Hearing voices from along the Coastal GasLink pipeline routeGlobal’s Sarah MacDonald followed part of the 700 kilometer Coastal GasLink pipeline route, speaking with people living along it. All 20 First Nations along the route have signed benefits agreements with the company, and many people are counting on the jobs the project will create.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 5, 2020
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Protesters set up new rail blockade in MontrealDespite hopes that a draft deal in northern B.C. could bring an end to nationwide protests and blockades, a new demonstration was set up along a commuter rail line in Montreal, in a show of solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs’ opposition to the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. Mike Armstrong reports on what transpired.Global NationalMar 2, 2020
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Coastal GasLink crews back to work day after Wet’suwet’en dealFollowing a tentative deal between Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and the provincial and federal governments, construction crews are now back at work on the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. We have full coverage from Sarah MacDonald and Keith Baldrey.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 2, 2020
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Ministers ‘remain optimistic’ as talks with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs enter third dayWhen speaking to reporters in Smithers, B.C. on Saturday, federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and B.C. Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser said they “remain optimistic” that they will be able to find a conclusion “that’s really good for the Wet’suwet’en nation,” as talks with hereditary chiefs over the Coastal GasLink pipeline dispute enter their...CanadaFeb 29, 2020
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Action of police and protesters in the spotlight after days of solidarity demonstrationsAs protests continue in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en chiefs opposing the Coastal GasLink pipeline, the actions of RCMP who enforced an injunction against opponents in northern B.C. are drawing fresh scrutiny. Paul Johnson has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 16, 2020
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Scheer says authorities must enforce court orders, injunctions over blockadesConservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer said on Friday that he wants authorities to enforce court orders and injunctions that have been levied against protesters who have set up rail blockades in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who oppose the Coastal GasLink pipeline’s construction. He said he does not want to see escalation and stressed...CanadaFeb 14, 2020
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Trudeau says it’s been ‘really difficult week for Canadians’ amid rail blockadesPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that this week has been “really difficult” for Canadians amid ongoing rail blockades by people protesting in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who oppose the Coastal GasLink pipeline’s construction. He said they would continue to work to resolve the blockades and disruptions to transportation systems through dialogue in...CanadaFeb 14, 2020
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Protesters block rails in Vaughan, Ont. in latest Wet’suwet’en solidarity demonstrationsProtesters took to rail lines behind Pioneer Village Station in Vaughan Ont. on Saturday in the latest Wet’suwet’en demonstrations being held across Canada in solidarity with the First Nation members who oppose the building of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline.CanadaFeb 15, 2020
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Trans Mountain prepares for protests amid LNG unrestConstruction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is underway, but the company is concerned the recent protests over the Coastal Gaslink pipeline may inspire similar acts of civil disobedience. Heather Yourex-West explains how Trans Mountain is preparing.Global NationalFeb 15, 2020
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Tyendinaga blockade removal sparks new protestsJust a day after Ontario police removed the rail blockade in Tyendinaga, more blockades have popped up across Canada in solidarity with a small group of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in northern British Columbia who oppose the Coastal GasLink pipeline running through their territory. David Akin reports.Global NationalFeb 25, 2020
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Divisions within the Indigenous community on natural resource developmentEllis Ross, B.C. MLA for Skeena and former Haisla Chief Councillor, tells Mercedes Stephenson that most people in his community support the Coastal GasLink project. Kanenhariyo from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, meanwhile, explains why he and many of his community are standing in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs.CanadaFeb 23, 2020