Bella Bella tug boat diesel spill called an ‘environmental disaster’
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Bella Bella tug boat diesel spill called an ‘environmental disaster’
Description
October 18, 2016
Salvage crews are working to syphon more than 200,000 litres of diesel from B.C's central coast after a tug boat ran aground and sank last week. Local First Nations say the containment efforts have not protected the environmentally sensitive area from damage. Chief Councillor of the Heiltsuk Tribal Council Marilyn Slett joins BC1 with more.
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Bella Bella tug boat diesel spill called an ‘environmental disaster’06:12 | October 18, 2016 -
Carney, Smith unveil proposal for new oil pipeline to B.C. coast01:41 | 10 hours ago -
Major project agreements with BC and Alberta02:30 | 11 hours ago -
West Kelowna concerns over power lines02:26 | 12 hours ago -
Powell River residents protest change to sheltering bylaw02:08 | July 1, 2026 -
Global BC Curious Minds: Growing rice in Abbotsford02:19 | June 30, 2026 -
How to protect yourself from cold water shock04:05 | June 30, 2026 -
Health Matters: Water safety warning after rise in drownings04:23 | June 29, 2026 -
CAPE calls for better health protections during extreme heat04:40 | June 29, 2026 -
Five year anniversary of 2021 heat dome04:31 | June 27, 2026 -
Joffre Lakes Park closure concerns02:09 | June 26, 2026 -
Why Metro Vancouver’s Stage 3 watering restrictions should have us rethinking the way we use water04:58 | June 26, 2026 -
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Metro Vancouver water pressure concerns01:46 | June 25, 2026 -
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BC government considering renewing wolf kill program02:09 | June 19, 2026 -
BC approves Red Chris Mine expansion project02:00 | June 19, 2026 -
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Outrage follows province’s decision to change contractors on Massey Tunnel replacement02:10 | June 16, 2026 -
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BC to explore new potential hydroelectric project sites01:51 | June 15, 2026 -
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Surrey remaining at stage 2 water restrictions01:52 | June 13, 2026 -
Gardening Tips: Mocktails02:28 | June 13, 2026 -
Organic materials are still ending up in Metro Vancouver landfills04:05 | June 13, 2026 -
Sierra Club BC launches World Cup ad campaign02:16 | June 12, 2026
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Bella Bella tug boat diesel spill called an ‘environmental disaster’06:12 | October 18, 2016
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Carney, Smith unveil proposal for new oil pipeline to B.C. coast01:41 | 10 hours ago
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West Kelowna concerns over power lines02:26 | 12 hours ago
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Powell River residents protest change to sheltering bylaw02:08 | July 1, 2026
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Global BC Curious Minds: Growing rice in Abbotsford02:19 | June 30, 2026
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How to protect yourself from cold water shock04:05 | June 30, 2026
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Health Matters: Water safety warning after rise in drownings04:23 | June 29, 2026
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Joffre Lakes Park closure concerns02:09 | June 26, 2026
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Why Metro Vancouver’s Stage 3 watering restrictions should have us rethinking the way we use water04:58 | June 26, 2026
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Metro Vancouver water pressure concerns01:46 | June 25, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 1818:15 | June 18, 2026
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Gardening Tips: Mocktails02:28 | June 13, 2026
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Sierra Club BC launches World Cup ad campaign02:16 | June 12, 2026
Bella Bella tug boat diesel spill called an ‘environmental disaster’
Description
October 18, 2016
Salvage crews are working to syphon more than 200,000 litres of diesel from B.C's central coast after a tug boat ran aground and sank last week. Local First Nations say the containment efforts have not protected the environmentally sensitive area from damage. Chief Councillor of the Heiltsuk Tribal Council Marilyn Slett joins BC1 with more.
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