Woodfibre LNG opponents take to the water in Howe Sound
Published August 26, 2017 8:17 pm
About 150 people took to the water in Howe Sound on Saturday to oppose LNG development in the Squamish area.
Room with a view: Woodfibre LNG proposes floating work camp for construction crews
Published October 29, 2019 5:32 pm
When construction workers arrive to build Squamish's Woodfibre LNG plant, they may find themselves with a particularly good view of Howe Sound.
Woodfibre LNG Project in Squamish receives federal approval
Published March 18, 2016 4:57 pm
The federal government has approved a proposed LNG export terminal in Squamish, saying the project "is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects."
Woodfibre LNG project in B.C. to proceed
Published November 4, 2016 12:50 pm
Woodfibre LNG says it is proceeding with its proposed liquefied natural gas development near Squamish, B.C., in what would be the province's first LNG project.
Squamish Nation inks deal with Woodfibre LNG
Published November 30, 2018 10:48 pm
The deal involves annual payments to the nation, a cultural fund and cash for employment opportunities.
Boaters fill Howe Sound to protest possible LNG plant in Squamish
Published July 11, 2015 9:28 pm
Dozens of ships filled southern Howe Sound today to rally against the proposed Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish.
What killed the $36-billion Pacific NorthWest LNG project?
Published July 26, 2017 12:12 pm
The Pacific NorthWest LNG project will not be going ahead. What happened, who loses out and who will benefit?
NDP downplays rift with Green Party over LNG plans
Published March 22, 2018 7:27 pm
B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman said the NDP and Green Party do a lot of work surrounding action on climate.
Concerns over environmental track record of Indonesian billionaire planning LNG plant in Squamish
Published March 7, 2013 5:30 pm
Controversial Indonesian billionaire Sukanto Tanoto has purchased an industrial site in Squamish for the purposes of exporting liquefied natural gas.
LNG 101: Where the LNG industry currently is at in British Columbia
Published May 28, 2015 6:38 pm
The government lists 19 proposed LNG proposals on their website. How many are likely to go through?
Prince Rupert laments loss of second LNG project of the summer
Published September 15, 2017 7:18 pm
The city of Prince Rupert is lamenting the loss of a proposed liquefied natural gas plant as a missed opportunity.
New Sea to Sky gondola opens in Squamish as protesters rally against LNG plant in the area
Published May 16, 2014 10:29 am
Watch: The grand opening of the Sea to Sky gondola The new Sea to Sky gondola will officially open this morning in Squamish. The gondola will take tourists on a 10-minute, nearly two-kilometer ride to the top of Howe Sound, 886 meters above sea level. The company behind the project says it will provide new views...
Scientists call on feds to reject LNG project
Published May 30, 2016 7:46 am
Dozens of international climate scientists are calling on the Canadian government to reject a proposed liquefied natural gas project in northwestern British Columbia, saying it would have dire environmental effects.
‘A spectacular day for British Columbians’: Premier Horgan vows to hit climate targets even with LNG emissions
Published October 2, 2018 2:43 pm
The B.C. government is promising to hit climate action goals following a massive $40-billion investment by LNG Canada to build an LNG facility in Kitimat.
Decision on Goldboro LNG project delayed due to market conditions, coronavirus
Published April 18, 2020 11:45 am
Pieridae now says it is in negotiations with Germany's largest utility, Uniper, to extend the investment decision deadline to June 2021.
B.C. aims for most diversified economy
Published January 23, 2017 3:48 pm
Premier Christy Clark says her government's retooled jobs plan aims to make British Columbia the most diversified economy in Canada.
Squamish LNG proposal crystallizes debate on city’s past, and future
Published June 12, 2015 7:30 am
If you want to get a sense of the LNG debate in Squamish, the best view may come from 2,800 feet above Howe Sound, on the Sea to Sky Gondola.
BUSINESS REPORT: Horgan surprises critics, emerging as possible saviour of B.C.’s LNG industry
Published January 23, 2018 12:42 pm
Horgan will need support, however, from the BC Greens.
BC Liberals would revoke Vancouver’s ‘ban’ on natural gas if elected
Published April 29, 2017 4:43 pm
The City of Vancouver is moving ahead with plans to ban natural gas as a fuel, but the BC Liberals are fighting back against the controversial move, pledging to repeal the city's ban if they are elected in May.