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Kinder Morgan pipeline: Protesters aim to emulate Clayoquot Sound success
B.C. has a long history of environmental activism and anti-pipeline campaigners say they’re drawing from decades of...
Trudeau betrays promises with Kinder Morgan approval
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Trudeau approved the controversial Kinder Morgan pipeline today despite widespread and...
TV News Story ‑ Reaction to Kinder Morgan pipeline approval
This is a TV news story about the strong reaction of people in BC against the decision by Prime Minister Trudeau to...
Trudeau approves Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, opening Burrard Inlet to hundreds more tankers each year
Today (November 29), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that his cabinet has authorized the proposal, removing...
Critics speak out against approval of Trans Mountain pipeline in B.C.
Ottawa’s decision to approve Kinder Morgan’s controversial Trans Mountain pipeline project in British Columbia is...
Trudeau Approves Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline As Part of Canada’s ‘Climate Plan’
Justin Trudeau announced the approval of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline Tuesday, saying the project is...
NDP leader takes aim at B.C. grizzly bear trophy hunt
B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan has tackled one of the most divisive wildlife issues in the province by promising his...
B.C. NDP pledge to ban grizzly bear trophy hunting
But a NDP government would continue allowing grizzly bear hunting for meat. British Columbia’s New Democrats confirmed...
BC NDP promises an end to grizzly trophy kills if elected in May
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Hunting grizzly bears as trophies could be a thing of the past if the New Democratic Party wins...
North Coast harbours mixed reaction for feds' new Oceans Protection Plan
For some, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Vancouver was a welcome one when the country’s leader announced $1...
Feds announce spill plan
The federal government has announced new measures to protect oceans and improve marine safety. Prime Minister Justin...
Justin Trudeau announces $1.5 billion ocean protection plan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $1.5 billion ocean-protection plan. Speaking in Vancouver on Monday, he...
Woodfibre says it is proceeding with B.C.’s first LNG project
Woodfibre LNG has become the first energy project in British Columbia to forge ahead with plans to construct a...
Premier Christy Clark announces Woodfibre LNG ready to begin construction of facility near Squamish
Christy Clark might soon finally have her first liquefied-natural-gas (LNG) plant under construction. This morning...
Noted BC Forest Defender Valerie Langer wins Eugene Rogers Environmental Award
VANCOUVER – The Wilderness Committee is pleased to announce that the 2016 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award is being...
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