Indigenous artifacts found at B.C. pipeline work site ‘not [in] their original location’: regulator
A group from the Wet’suet’en First Nation said the stone tools had been found at the site in mid-February. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia liquefied natural gas project signs agreements with unions, Mi’kmaq
Bear Head LNG says the mutual benefits agreement with the assembly is a commitment to develop the project on the Strait of Canso in an environmentally sustainable manner. Continue reading
Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG pulls out of Vancouver Island project
In an open letter, Huu-ay-aht Chief Robert Dennis and hereditary Chief Derek Peters say the First Nation has been notified by Steelhead LNG that it has “ceased current project work” on the Kwispaa LNG project. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink receives warning from B.C. Oil and Gas Commission over pipeline construction
Coastal GasLink must submit a notice of construction at least 48 hours before it starts work under its permit to build a pipeline that is opposed by some members of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation, the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission said. Continue reading
Celebrities including Ellen Page, Susan Sarandon voice support for northern B.C. anti-pipeline camp
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
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
B.C. Premier John Horgan expecting ‘peaceful resolution’ to natural gas pipeline protest
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“It is my hope and expectation that everyone is focused on a peaceful resolution to the impasse,” Horgan told reporters on Wednesday. Continue reading
Rallies held in support of anti-pipeline protesters arrested in northern B.C.
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Rallies took place Tuesday in support of those arrested at an anti-pipeline protest camp in northern B.C. Continue reading
B.C. First Nations groups say RCMP crackdown on anti-pipeline camp imminent
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The RCMP’s ultimatum, to allow TransCanada access to unceded Wet’suwet’en territory or face police invasion, is an act of war,” demonstrators said. Continue reading