Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised. Continue reading Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public
Category: Natural Resources Management
Court ruling shuts door on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline
Landmark court decision strikes down the federal government’s approval of Enbridge’s controversial pipeline project. Continue reading Court ruling shuts door on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline
New atlas reveals industrial disturbance on BC’s Blueberry River First Nations
Major report shows excessive industrial development on Blueberry River First Nations’ Land. Continue reading New atlas reveals industrial disturbance on BC’s Blueberry River First Nations
Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline
Chief Thomas says the Trans Mountain Proposal presents too great of a risk for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to grant its consent. Continue reading Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline
BC groups urge Canada to reject extension of Enbridge pipeline permit
Northern BC residents and groups appeal to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reject Enbridge’s three-year extension. Continue reading BC groups urge Canada to reject extension of Enbridge pipeline permit
B.C. residents fighting coal port want day in court
Case against Fraser Surrey Docks coal port needs its day in court, local groups say. Continue reading B.C. residents fighting coal port want day in court
Energy East Pipeline hits protected area roadblock in Manitoba
The pipeline route would cross the Whitemud Watershed Wildlife Management Area, which is protected from oil and gas development Continue reading Energy East Pipeline hits protected area roadblock in Manitoba
UN submission highlights Site C Dam’s impacts on Indigenous rights, food security
Conservation groups urge Canada to review a UN submission highlighting human rights and food security impacts of B.C.’s Site C dam. Continue reading UN submission highlights Site C Dam’s impacts on Indigenous rights, food security
Imminent logging threatens toad habitat near Nakusp, BC
An area of core western toad habitat near Nakusp’s Summit Lake is slated to be harvested. Continue reading Imminent logging threatens toad habitat near Nakusp, BC
Environmental groups urge rejection of LNG terminal due to climate impacts
An environmental assessment report released by the federal government reveals extensive climate impacts from the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal. Continue reading Environmental groups urge rejection of LNG terminal due to climate impacts
Federal Government faces growing calls to halt the Site C dam
Organizations from across Canada urge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take immediate action to halt construction of BC’s Site C dam. Continue reading Federal Government faces growing calls to halt the Site C dam
Environmental groups call for cleaner BC mining
The groups are urging the BC government and mining companies to commit to better practices and stronger regulations to protect communities from industrial pollution. Continue reading Environmental groups call for cleaner BC mining