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Opinion: Upstream and downstream health impacts of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline are not worth the risk

The risk assessment submitted by the proponents of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) is woefully inadequate, especially regarding human health risks. Consideration of climate...

The Kinder Morgan Pipeline: An unhealthy choice for B.C.

“In many cases, the economic activity anticipated from development proposals are presumed to be beneficial and additive, ignoring the adverse health impacts of much economic activity.” As the City of...

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. Her support of Kinder Morgan Canada's $6.8-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has put her at odds with British...

Notley aims to sell pipeline in B.C. after federal approval sparks protests

Some observers say Alberta's premier will have a difficult job trying to convince British Columbians to support the Trans Mountain pipeline project between the provinces as she began a two-day visit...

Christy Clark ready to support Kinder Morgan pipeline if her five conditions are met

B.C. Premier Christy Clark says the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is "very close" to meeting the five environmental, financial, and legal conditions she needs to endorse the new...

OPINION: Why Liberal MPs in BC should resign if the Kinder Morgan pipeline is approved

In August I wrote a letter to my MP, Joyce Murray, outlining why I believe she and other Trudeau Liberal MPs in BC need to resign if the Kinder Morgan pipeline is approved by Cabinet. The reasoning...

New study charts death rates diluted bitumen spill in Burrard Inlet could cause in bird, seal, wildlife populations

The end of harbour seals in Burrard Inlet could follow a major spill of diluted bitumen, a study by a University of British Columbia professor released today says.

National Energy Board hears First Nations testimony on Kinder Morgan pipeline

National Energy Board concludes 21 days of oral history testimony on the Trans Mountain pipeline, while Squamish Chief Ian Campbell says Crown has failed in constitutional duties.

A taste of Burnaby Mountain: mud, climate change, and history in the making

Each day the protest Burnaby Mountain recreates itself. There are consistencies: deep mud, moments of confusion, courage, grace, tears in the eyes and a sense that history is being made.