Category Archives: energy
Provincial NDP caucus speaks out against pipeline
Published: April 30, 2012 7:00 PM Updated: May 01, 2012 12:30 PM Click here to view article from original source THE NDP caucus has written and signed a letter detailing its opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline and sent … Continue reading
Filed under energy, environment, Uncategorized
Bella Bella Community School Hunger Strike
Below is an official transcript of MLA for North Coast, Gary Coons, speaking in the legislature on March 29, 2012 G. Coons: Next week the students of Bella Bella Community School, with the help of staff and community members, will … Continue reading
Filed under energy, environment, Uncategorized
Local people for local jobs left out of BC Liberal natural gas announcement
Feb. 6, 2012 Official opposition MLAs in the Northwest are extremely concerned a BC Liberal natural gas strategy announcement Feb. 3 had little to offer regarding training support to regional community colleges. “Development of our natural resources such as natural … Continue reading
Gitga’at First Nations Voice Opposition to Enbridge in Prince Rupert
Rally in Prince Rupert Brings Hundreds of Participants Grace Sullivan 2/6/2012 Click here to view article from original source Hundreds of people flooded the streets of McBride for a rally hosted by the Gitga’at to say “No to Enbridge.” The … Continue reading
Filed under energy, environment
Huge Rally in Prince Rupert Against Northern Gateway
Organizers insist crowd exceeded 2000 John Crawford 2/6/2012 == (UPDATED TO INCLUDE CROWD SIZE ESTIMATE FROM GITGA’AT FIRST NATION) == The size of the crowd depends on who’s reporting it, with some media observers estimating hundreds but the Gitga’at … Continue reading
Filed under energy, environment, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc
NEW DEMOCRATS STAND UP FOR COAST, OPPOSE ENBRIDGE PIPELINE
For Immediate Release Jan. 10, 2012 VICTORIA— As Joint Review Panel hearings on the Enbridge tar sands pipeline begin today, New Democrat MLAs are reaffirming their opposition to the proposal due to serious environmental risks, including crude oil supertankers, and … Continue reading
Filed under energy, environment
Standing up with First Nations and communities across the province by strongly opposing the Enbridge tarsands pipeline.
For Immediate Release May 11, 2011 VICTORIA— The decision to continue to champion the Enbridge tarsands pipeline despite overwhelming opposition from B.C. First Nations shows that government is giving up on the New Relationship, says New Democrat aboriginal relations and reconciliation … Continue reading
Filed under energy, environment, First Nations, rural bc, Uncategorized
Rally against Enbridge Northern Gateway Project draws hundreds in Prince Rupert
By Monica Lamb-Yorski – The Northern View Published: May 13, 2011 9:00 AM Updated: May 13, 2011 10:00 AM To view article online click here. Amidst the laughter, unity, and spirit of a rally against the Enbridge Northern Gateway … Continue reading
Filed under Community, energy, environment, First Nations, fisheries, Uncategorized
BC Liberals’ Boosting of Coastal Drilling a Dangerous Sign
For Immediate Release Sept. 22, 2009 VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals’ post-election renewed push to lift the ban on coastal oil drilling shows their environmental promises during the campaign were nothing more than hot air, say New Democrats. “It’s environmental hypocrisy … Continue reading
Filed under economy, energy, environment, press release
Mayor Welcomes Transmission Line, but MLA Questions Provincial Commitment
North Coast reaction to the announcement of $130 million in committed federal funds for the Northwest Transmission Line has been mostly positive, with Prince Rupert mayor Jack Mussallem saying that the transmission line and the jobs it could bring will … Continue reading
Filed under energy, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc