Coquitlam mayor demands FortisBC cover city costs left by gas line upgrade
By John Hua Reporter
“You get to lay your pipeline,” said Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart. “Just don’t make us subsidize [it] with tax dollars.” Continue reading
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‘No consent, no pipeline’: UBCIC President says Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs have been ignored
UBCIC president Stewart Phillip says despite an agreement between the RCMP and the Wet’suwet’en Nation, you can expect to hear more about protests this year. Continue reading
First Nations arrested at B.C. checkpoint accuse ‘over-equipped’ RCMP of excessive force
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They were so over-equipped that there was some confusion of whether or not the military was there.” Continue reading
Celebrities including Ellen Page, Susan Sarandon voice support for northern B.C. anti-pipeline camp
Hollywood has embraced the cause of First Nations protesting the Coastal GasLink pipeline project, calling on the Canadian government to respect Indigenous rights. Continue reading
First Nations, RCMP reach deal in northern B.C. pipeline impasse
Hereditary chiefs are telling residents of the Unist’ot’en healing camp the deal would allow Coastal GasLink to access the area, so long as RCMP agree to leave the camp intact. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en to open anti-pipeline checkpoint after negotiations with RCMP, say ‘this is not over’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Following negotiations with the RCMP on Wednesday, the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs said they would open the checkpoint gate at the Unist’ot’en Camp. Continue reading
Regulator orders new safety measures near site of Prince George gas explosion
Enbridge has been ordered to limit gas flows to 80 per cent pressure levels as a safeguard near the blast site. Continue reading
No timeline for repair of exploded gas pipeline near Prince George: Enbridge
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Planning regarding repair work is underway; however, we have no timelines on when that will commence,” said Enbridge in a statement Saturday. Continue reading
Enbridge restarts 2nd natural gas pipeline after explosion near Prince George
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The energy company says it plans to slowly restore pressure to the line, potentially averting a natural gas shortage. Continue reading
City of Kawartha Lakes receives $12M to expand natural gas services
Enbridge Gas Distribution will implement a distribution pipeline to connect homes and business in Fenelon Falls, Cambray and Cameron. The provincial funding is part of the 2017 Natural Gas Grant Program. Continue reading