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Smithers

As Northern Gateway pipeline hearings return to Smithers, community rallies for tar sands protest

A new set of Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel hearings in Smithers, BC brought out hundreds of community members on Monday for a rally.

Mr. Gay Canada's exciting journey:video

Mr. Gay Canada, Rob Goddard, comes from Smithers B.C. He was about to jet to Manila to compete in Mr. Gay World when he talked with VO.