Category Archives: 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
Coons still waiting for reassurance about local data despite Prince Rupert getting a new monitoring device.
Coons still waiting for reassurance about local data despite Prince Rupert getting a new monitoring device. April 7, 2011 Prince Rupert… North Coast MLA Gary Coons is questioning federal officials in their reluctance to post radiation levels in the northwest … Continue reading
Filed under Community, environment, First Nations, fisheries, Uncategorized
Oil n’ Water Don’t Mix
Today at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Whistler, delegates voted for two crucial motions which will put pressure on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. (Northern View October 1,2010) First, the UBCM voted to urge the federal … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, environment, featured, First Nations, press release
Disaster Financial Assistance Programs for Flood Victims
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General On September 27,2010, the Province approved Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) to help individuals impacted by recent flooding as a result of heavy rains in the following areas: … Continue reading
Filed under Community, emergency, environment, press release, transportation
The Rotary Waterfront Park 2010 Shoreline Cleanup
History: In 2002, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup became a national program, providing all Canadians the opportunity to make a difference in local communities, while taking part in a nationwide event. Participants removed litter from 2,457 km of shoreline in 2009, … Continue reading
Filed under Community, education, environment, fisheries, press release
Rally against the Enbridge Pipeline in Kitimat
Hundreds of people gathered in Kitimat B.C in opposition of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. This was the first public meeting that allowed community members to voice their concerns and questions regarding the proposal. It also gave Government officials such … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, education, environment, First Nations, rural bc, social issues, Transportation
ENBRIDGE SPILL SHOWS TARSANDS PIPELINE WOULD PUT B.C. AT RISK
VICTORIA— News that a pipeline operated by Enbridge has spilled more than three million litres of oil into a Michigan river has left British Columbians deeply concerned about the company’s plan to run a twinned pipeline from the Alberta tarsands … Continue reading
Filed under Community, environment, First Nations, press release, Transportation
NEW DEMOCRATS ASK FOR INVESTIGATION OF PRIVACY BREACH AT B.C. FERRIES
VICTORIA – New Democrat deputy transportation critic Gary Coons asked B.C.’s privacy commissioner today to investigate an ongoing breach of privacy regarding credit card purchases at B.C. Ferries. A 2009 internal audit at B.C. Ferries found 45 deficiencies regarding data and … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, environment, ferries, First Nations, press release
B.C. Liberals Push Tarsands Pipeline on Anniversary of Exxon Disaster
Premier dismisses widespread opposition by First Nations and local businesses VICTORIA— On the 21st anniversary of the catastrophic Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, the B.C. Liberal premier expressed support for a pipeline that would see 525,000 barrels per day … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, transportation