B.C. Gitxaala Nation Files Lawsuit Contesting JRP Northern Gateway Pipeline Report
British Columbia's Gitxaala Nation filed a lawsuit on January 17 claiming the federal Joint Review...
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Environmental Groups Respond to Northern Gateway Report, File Lawsuit to Block Pipeline Approval
Environmental groups, including ForestEthics Advocacy, Living Oceans Society and Raincoast Conservation Foundation, filed a lawsuit...
BC Natural Gas Industry Could Produce Carbon Pollution to Rival Oilsands by 2020
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development in British Columbia could produce 73 million tonnes of carbon...
Harper Government Hires Firm for $22 Million International Ad Campaign Promoting Oilsands
The Harper government has hired an international public relations firm to oversee a $22 million...
Industry Cash Delays Oilsands Environmental Management Agency Closure One Month
The impending closure of a key multi-stakeholder group that provides advice to Alberta and the...
Survey Suggests Canadians Displeased With Government’s Balancing of Economy and Environment
A public opinion survey commissioned by Environment Canada suggests that many Canadians are unhappy with...
Mechanical Failure Causes CN Rail Train Carrying Crude to Derail, Ignite in New Brunswick
A Canadian National (CN) Rail freight train carrying crude oil derailed and caught fire Tuesday...
B.C. and Alberta Joint Task Force Submit Report on Feasibility of Oil By Rail
A joint task force announced by B.C. and Alberta premiers Christy Clark and Alison Redford...
Environment Canada Researchers Find High Mercury Levels Around Alberta Oilsands
Mercury levels have risen to 16 times the regional "background" levels in an area around...
