Vancouver Fuel Spill
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Coast Guard responds to fuel slick in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, finds ‘unrecoverable sheen’Images from the scene showed a long, shiny slick extending into Coal Harbour where it appeared to be pooling around a number of vessels.EnvironmentJun 7, 2019
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Hazmat team called to downtown Vancouver after ‘errant drill’ pierces vehicle fuel tankBarclay Street was closed between Thurlow Street and Burrard Street while crews worked to contain and absorb the spilled fuel.Apr 4, 2019
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Trial against shipping company charged in 2015 English Bay fuel spill beginsOne witness said he was handed a piece of paper with a Greek shipping company's letterhead on it by the MV Marathassa's captain, but the company denies it owns the ship.Feb 26, 2018
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Vessel that spilled fuel in B.C. deemed safe, allowed to leave Canadian watersA vessel that leaked toxic bunker fuel into Vancouver's English Bay is being allowed to return to normal operations and leave Canadian waters.Apr 25, 2015
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NDP will introduce motion to reopen Kitsilano Coast Guard station following fuel spillNDP leader Tom Mulcair says his party will introduce a motion in Parliament this week demanding the Conservative government reopen the Kitsilano Coast Guard station in Vancouver.Apr 18, 2015
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Authorities warn against shellfish and groundfish fishing in Burrard Inlet after oil spillThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans is closing some local waters to fishing of all shellfish and groundfish species in light of last week's fuel spill in English Bay.EnvironmentApr 15, 2015
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Coast Guard acknowledges communications breakdown, says oil spill cleanup is on trackThe Coast Guard says cleanup efforts of last week's oil spill in Vancouver's English Bay remain on track.Apr 12, 2015
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Feds clash with premier, mayor over B.C. fuel spillA federal marine safety official says the MV Marathassa was on its maiden voyage when it leaked bunker fuel into Vancouver's pristine English Bay.Apr 10, 2015
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