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Northern Gateway

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Northern Gateway: who loves it, hates it, and what was lost in the debate

Seldom in Canadian history has an industrial project and a company been so vilified.  Why did it happen to Enbridge?  Will Northern Gateway be passed by Ottawa any day or hour now?  ...
Jun 12th, 2014
Aboriginal leaders in media scrum First Nations Marine Safety and Tanker Summit

Federal minister told LNG plans in danger if Northern Gateway approved

On the eve of a major federal decision on Enbridge's $6-billion oil pipeline, Minister Greg Rickford was told its passage will "poison" the well with First Nations over LNG.
Jun 9th, 2014

Anticipating rebellion: citizens vow to “stop the bulldozers” if Enbridge pipeline approved

BCCLA is giving seminars to pipeline and tanker affected communities on how to keep protests safe, effective and legal.
Jun 6th, 2014

Majority of BC'ers oppose Northern Gateway, Nanos poll finds

More bad news for Enbridge pipeline: "It's a no-go," says national pollster Nik Nanos.
Jun 3rd, 2014
Kai Chan and 300 scientists reject JRP review of Northern Gateway

Dear Prime Minister: we 300 scientists find Northern Gateway review flawed

On the eve of Ottawa's decision on Northern Gateway pipeline, 300 scientists say a recent federal review of the project was deeply flawed.
Jun 3rd, 2014
Janet Holder and Preston Manning at GLOBE 2014 - Kim Bellavance Photography

Preston Manning gives Enbridge advice on 'winning' a big oil campaign

Northern Gateway VP Janet Holder: "I'm not running for election".
Mar 27th, 2014
Enbridge canvassers going door to door for Northern Gateway plebiscite vote

Surreal Enbridge political campaign underway to sway Kitimat to "vote yes" to oil pipeline

Enbridge is canvassing door-to-door in a well financed, high-stakes campaign to swing a key vote to bring an oil pipeline to the B.C.'s coast.
Mar 24th, 2014

Line 9 approval "incredibly dangerous" failure by government, environmental groups say

Environmental groups say decision is invalid because NEB has failed in its mandate to protect the public interest.
Erin FleggMar 6th, 2014

Harper's "Hail Mary"

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says the decision to appoint Jim Prentice to sell Northern Gateway to BC First Nations is too little too late.
Erin FleggMar 5th, 2014

Grand Chief predicts repeat of Oka crisis if feds fail to consult First Nations before Enbridge Northern Gateway decision

Leader says conflict will continue to escalate until the government decides to negotiate in good faith and honour First Nations rights.
Erin FleggFeb 19th, 2014