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B.C. premier calls pipeline MOU an ‘energy vampire’, First Nations call it a ‘pipe dream’The West Coast Oil Tanker Ban came into effect in 2019 and prohibits tankers from carrying more than 12,500 metric tonnes of crude oil along the northern coast of B.C.PoliticsNov 27, 2025
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Ottawa’s major projects office to be headed by former Trans Mountain CEOOttawa's one-stop shop for industry to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary, the Prime Minister's Office said.CanadaAug 29, 2025
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B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling ‘monumental’The UBCIC says a court decision on Aboriginal title on land along the Fraser River is a "monumental" development, but the case isn't about threatening private home ownership.Aug 22, 2025
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BC NDP takes fire from allies over contentious bills as legislature sitting endsCan a government have a "great session" if its flagship legislation draws condemnation from a coalition of historical allies?PoliticsMay 29, 2025
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First Nations, local governments ramp up opposition to B.C. ‘fast-track’ billAt a joint press conference, the First Nations Leadership Council and the Union of BC Municipalities said they hadn't been sufficiently consulted on the bill.PoliticsMay 22, 2025
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First Nations demand B.C. government ‘kill’ bills to fast-track projectsFirst Nations leaders are calling on Premier David Eby to immediately "kill" two pieces of legislation that would fast-track projects in response to U.S. government tariffs.PoliticsMay 15, 2025
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Pierre Poilievre to face 81 other candidates in Ottawa-area ridingA protest group called the Longest Ballot Committee has convinced dozens of candidates to register to run as Independents in the Ontario riding of Carleton.CanadaApr 8, 2025
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B.C. First Nation launches lawsuit against RCMP for failing to enforce band bylawsThe Heiltsuk First Nation has launched a Charter challenge lawsuit against the RCMP in B.C. Supreme Court for what it says is failing to enforce band council bylaws.PerspectivesFeb 25, 2025
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B.C. grand chief walks back Northern Gateway pipeline support, apologizes for ‘confusion’The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs has walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project.EconomyJan 22, 2025
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First Nations leader reconsidering stance on Northern Gateway pipeline after Trump’s tariff threatsPhillip is attending a gathering between B.C.'s provincial cabinet and the province's First Nations leaders in Vancouver on Tuesday.PoliticsJan 21, 2025
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Politics or economics? Revived Canada pipeline talks is ‘wishful thinking’: expertTo build or not to build: the question facing Canadian politicians, oil and gas experts and industry leaders when it comes to domestic pipelines in light of Trump's tariff threat.EconomyJan 23, 2025
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes there’s ‘a deal to be made’ with Trump on tariffsPrior to Trump's inauguration, Smith travelled to the president's Florida home to advocate for Alberta's interests in response to the tariff threats.EconomyJan 21, 2025
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David Eby urges Green supporters to vote NDP to help keep Conservatives from officeThe NDP leader asked Green voters on Sunday to consider what B.C. would be like if they woke up the day after the election and the Conservatives were going to form government.PoliticsOct 13, 2024
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Trudeau Tofino vacation ‘more proof’ he doesn’t care about Indigenous rights, advocate saysThe Indigenous organization found out about Trudeau's Tofino vacation on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 'with shock and dismay,' they said in a press release.CanadaOct 1, 2021
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B.C. government defends response to devastating flooding amid calls for better warningOn Tuesday, Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau asked the government whether its emergency response system is flawed or whether the province was hit harder than expected.PoliticsNov 16, 2021
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Hospitals, care homes, prisons short on staff amid record COVID-19 spreadQuebec Health Minister Christian Dube said Thursday that about 20,000 health-care workers were off because they had tested positive or been exposed to the virus.CanadaJan 6, 2022
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Pickton victim honoured years later with downtown Vancouver vigilClutching an eagle feather, Kristina Bateman Papin held her mother’s remains in a small blue velvet box at a vigil Tuesday near Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.Sep 22, 2010
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One-quarter of Alta. gov’t caucus got freebies in 2009: reportOne in four Alberta Conservative MLAs accepted freebies in 2009, and MLA Carl Benito failed to pay his property taxes, a new government report shows.Nov 2, 2010
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Toronto film fest touts diverse slate of revered auteurs, tabloid starsTORONTO - A lot of superlatives are being tossed around ahead of this year's Toronto International Film Festival — Most World Premieres! Most Countries Ever! Record Number of Female Directors!EntertainmentSep 4, 2012
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Opponents prepare for Northern Gateway protest at the seat of powerVICTORIA - Opponents of the Northern Gateway pipeline gathered Sunday for a protest school of sorts, in preparation for what they hope will be a massive show of environmental force on Monday.MoneyOct 21, 2012