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Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline

Storify: reactions to Alberta oil pipeline spill

For the third time this year, Canadians woke up to news of an oil spill in Alberta. On June 18 an Enbridge Inc. pipeline leaked an estimated 230,000 litres of crude oil in Alberta.

Concerned BC citizens opposing Enbridge oilsands pipeline infuriated by "radical" label

Many of the groups opposing Northern Gateway aren’t led by stereotypical environmentalists—but some say the polarized debate is leading to “infuriating” assumptions and labeling.

Enbridge launches million dollar ad campaign to gain public support

As Greenpeace activists hung an anti-pipeline banner from the Lions Gate Bridge, Northern Gateway proponent Enbridge launched a multimillion-dollar ad campaign to counter B.C. opposition.

Master Mariner responds to Comox Captain’s Enbridge pipeline critique

A West Vancouver mariner shares his response to Captain Mal Walsh’s letter, which previously described Enbridge’s tanker plans as a “train wreck waiting to happen”.

“Totalitarian” state surveillance on First Nations adds to “demonization” of pipeline critics: Grand Chief

New documents reveal the RCMP has been spying on environmentalists and First Nations opponents of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.

Chief Martin Louie at Enbridge AGM says company plans to push forward with pipeline: live blog

First Nations leaders from across the country took thier protest to the Enbridge shareholders meeting in Toronto, voicing refusal of the Northern Gateway pipeline.

Freedom Train arrives in Toronto ready to storm Enbridge AGM

First Nations and supporters from across Canada are gearing up to bring their pipeline and tanker concerns to Enbridge’s annual shareholders meeting.

Tides Canada recognized as leader in transparency and governance

Despite ongoing attacks over foreign funding and political activity, the respected organization was one of several charities honoured by nonprofit Imagine Canada.

Oil threatens culture and wildlife in Gitga'at Nation's remote and beautiful territory

Rainforests, salmon and Spirit Bears: the isolated northern BC community of Hartley Bay provides an example of what's at stake when it comes to oil and gas.

Sun News host Ezra Levant recalls “wonderful” Koch foundation summer

One of Canada's most conservative commentators dodges funding questions about Ethical Oil in a conversation with VO.