Cross-country hearings on NEB modernization begin this month
Canada's embattled federal pipeline regulator is seeking public input on its own modernization. New rules won't apply to projects already underway, the NEB says.
Trans Mountain expansion
Pipeline expansion a death knell for endangered whales, conservationists charge
“The last thing they need is hundreds of loud oil tankers carrying millions of gallons of dirty oil through their habitat," says the Center for Biological Diversity in California.
Alberta government defends climate plan after opposition critics post selfies
The new climate change plan prompted an opposition Wildrose MLA to post a picture of himself on Twitter on New Year's Eve filling jerrycans.
Introduction to four opinions on the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion
Columnist Sandy Garossino, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation Councillor Charlene Aleck, Sven Biggs, of Stand, and Kinder Morgan's Lizette Parsons Bell each weigh in on the controversial project.
Trudeau promises two emergency towing vessels for West Coast
As he rotated the tug, he grinned and joked, "You shouldn’t give me toys like this."
Conservation groups launch suit challenging Trudeau cabinet's pipeline approval
The Liberal government gave the green light to the $6.8−billion pipeline expansion late last month, despite a thicket of existing legal challenges to the regulatory process.
Scientists just found 15 ways Alberta's oilsands sector can alter oceans
The scientists say at least 10 of 15 identified impacts from oilsands expansion on oceans are “certain” to happen from new coastal development, ocean shipping, climate change and the risk of spills.
Ship noise on government's radar amid dispute over pipeline's impact on whales
The federal government is seeking a way to regulate underwater shipping noise as part of its plan to protect an endangered group of killer whales from increased oil tanker traffic off Vancouver.
Federal government appoints three new bilingual NEB members
The new members were not specifically named to the Energy East review panel by Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr because it’s up to the acting chair of the National Energy Board to assign duties.
Clark says Notley's trip to B.C. to promote pipeline took courage
"I think Rachel Notley did the right thing," Clark said in a conference call with reporters. "I know it takes courage to come to a place where people may not be happy with the decision."
Notley won't weigh in on B.C. election after meeting anti-pipeline NDP leader
For Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, pipeline politics begin and end at home. She won't weigh into the B.C. election where the NDP is opposed to the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain expansion pipeline.
Alberta's Notley aims to sell Kinder Morgan pipeline in B.C. after protests
Green Leader Andrew Weaver challenged Notley to a public debate on the project, saying she is not engaging with British Columbians during her trip.
Supreme Court case could change natural resource development in Canada
Indigenous groups are challenging the government to fulfill its duty to consult them on energy projects in a case before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Kinder Morgan and the myth of national interest
In the months and years ahead, the federal government and the multinational oil companies will learn just how vigorously and passionately British Columbians will defend our shared interests.
PHOTOS: Victoria takes to the streets against Trudeau pipeline approvals
The rally was originally organized to show solidarity for the Standing Rock Sioux in their current fight against the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL), but expanded after recent approvals by Trudeau.