3 d. ago AFN vote against northern pipeline shows there are better ideas to move oil, Dix says

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s energy minister says a vote from chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa to uphold the oil tanker ban is more support for the provincial argument that there are better alternatives than a northern coast pipeline. Chiefs representing more than 600 First Nations voted unanimously to ask Ottawa […]

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3 d. ago First Nations chiefs vote unanimously to reject any changes to B.C.’s oil tanker ban

The chiefs also voted in favour of a resolution asking the federal government to withdraw from the MOU signed with Alberta that could pave the way for a new pipeline through B.C.

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6 d. ago What is the B.C. oil tanker ban, and could it change under pipeline deal?

The Alberta deal includes a commitment from Ottawa to 'enable the export of bitumen ... including if necessary through an appropriate adjustment to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act.'

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7 d. ago New poll shows British Columbians favourable to idea of pipeline — sort of

53 per cent of residents lean in favour of the idea of building a new oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s north coast, although the backing comes with conditions, according to a recent poll

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8 d. ago Explainer: Canada's moratorium on North Coast oil tankers was aimed at Alaska

Canada's moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.'s North Coast, which has existed since the 1970s but was only formalized into law in 2019, has been a key barrier to new oil pipeline proposals in the northwest.

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8 d. ago B.C. premier to speak live following pipeline MOU signed by Ottawa, Alberta

The West Coast Oil Tanker Ban came into effect in 2019 and prohibits tankers from carrying more than 12,500 metric tonnes of crude oil along the northern coast of B.C.

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Guilbeault reflecting on future as Carney inks deal considering ‘adjustment’ to oil tanker ban for new Alberta pipeline

The government will also suspend clean electricity regulations

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8 d. ago Guilbeault reflecting on future as Carney inks deal considering ‘adjustment’ to oil tanker ban for new Alberta pipeline

The government will also suspend clean electricity regulations

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8 d. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney inks new energy deal with Alberta, paving way to new pipeline

The government will also suspend clean electricity regulations

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8 d. ago Opinion: Why maintaining the North Coast oil tanker moratorium is of utmost importance

Bruce Reid: An oil spill would cause catastrophic damage to an area that is rich in biodiversity of species, culture and habitats, and supports an oceans economy of $1.3 billion, directly employing over 11,000 people.

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9 d. ago Oil tanker ban just one obstacle to northern B.C. pipeline as MOU expected Thursday

Ottawa and Alberta are poised to announce a memorandum of understanding, affirming support for a pipeline to the B.C. coast that's being described as 'Northern Gateway 2.0.'

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9 d. ago B.C. Coastal First Nations dismiss any pipeline MOU, vow it will ‘never be built’

The West Coast Oil Tanker Ban came into effect in 2019 and prohibits tankers from carrying more than 12,500 metric tons of crude oil along the northern coast of B.C.

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1 week ago Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban

Tim Hodgson said the government is getting close to being able to provide clarity on whether Ottawa would repeal the West Coast oil tanker ban.

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2 w. ago Russian Tanker Idles Near Venezuela After US Warship Enters Path

A sanctioned Russian oil tanker made a U-turn on the way to Venezuela after a US warship intersected its route near the country’s coast, according to Bloomberg tanker tracking, raising questions about whether Washington could step in to curtail Moscow’s energy aid to Caracas.

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2 w. ago Grizzly attacks several B.C. students, injuries ’very serious,’ RCMP say

BELLA COOLA, B.C. — RCMP say a grizzly bear has attacked several students on British Columbia’s central coast, inflicting “very serious” injuries. North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says the attack happened on Thursday afternoon, but she didn’t know the age or gender of the students. B.C.’s Conservation Officer Service says the attack happened in […]

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2 w. ago Pipeline deal from Alberta to B.C. North Coast reportedly in the works, speculation remains

The Alberta and federal governments are said to be close to signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to move forward with the project.

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2 w. ago Speaker’s vote gets northern power line through B.C. legislature by slimmest margin

The confidence bill on the North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading on Wednesday with the help of Speaker Raj Chouhan and now awaits final approval.

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2 w. ago Debate around lifting oil tanker ban to be ‘contentious,’ warns Liberal MP, as Ottawa negotiates with Alberta

Gould said the idea of amending the ban needs to be a 'national conversation,' with the most important voices being those living in the communities along B.C's coast

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3 w. ago B.C. power line and Ksi Lisims LNG added to federal government’s major

TERRACE, B.C., CANADA — Two more projects under planning in British Columbia have been given nation-building status in a move by the federal government to amp up Canada’s economy. Standing with the backdrop of the Skeena Substation in Terrace, B.C., Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Ksi Lisims LNG and the North Coast Transmission Line will […]

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3 w. ago PM adds Ksi Lisims LNG and North Coast power line to major projects list

Province has made Ksi Lisims LNG and the North Coast power line a priority as past of plan to make B.C. Canada's 'economic engine'

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