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Woodfibre LNG

Woodfibre LNG says it is proceeding with LNG project, B.C.'s first

Woodfibre LNG said Friday it is proceeding with its proposed liquefied natural gas development near Squamish, B.C., in what would be the province's first LNG project. The $1.6-billion...
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna

Environmental assessment OK for proposed Woodfibre LNG project in B.C.

OTTAWA — The federal government says an environmental assessment has determined that a proposed liquefied natural gas project near Squamish, B.C., is unlikely to cause significant...
Squamish Chief, Woodfibre LNG, FortisBC, Howe Sound, tanker traffic

Public comment for Woodfibre LNG project open until March 1

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency wants to know what you think about greenhouse gas emissions associated with the proposed B.C. export facility.

Province slammed from Sea to Sky over 'rubber stamp' of LNG

One B.C. citizen is infuriated at the province's rubber-stamping liquefied natural gas projects - and a warped environmental assessment process.

BC approves Woodfibre LNG enviro approval over huge local opposition

The B.C. government has granted the controversial Woodfibre LNG plant in Squamish an environmental permit, despite a loud chorus of opposition from Squamish citizens, and local municipal governments...

Letter to Premier Clark: where's your due diligence on Woodfibre LNG?

Sukanto Tanoto is an amazing fellow. If you haven't heard about him, I won't say you must have just arrived from Mars, but you certainly don't live in the Howe Sound area. Tanoto owns the Woodfibre...
cooling system, herring, Woodfibre LNG

Squamish LNG plant will endanger "foundational" herring stocks if approved

Is this the good news story we’re all craving at a time when climate-change-oil-and-gas dread dominates the airwaves? It could be. But the story isn’t over yet.
B.C. LNG, liquified natural gas, LNG tankers

Storm of opposition against Howe Sound LNG plan gathers in West Van

“It's an exciting day for British Columbia, another milestone in the hunt to make sure we are first in getting to the natural gas market.” The moment Premier Christy Clark’s recorded speech reached...

Squamish council votes down LNG pipeline drill tests

“I’ve been pretty clear that I don’t think this [LNG project] is in the best interests of the community,” said Squamish Mayor Patricia Heintzman.