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Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline

Northern Gateway rejection proves communities can stop pipelines – including Trans Mountain

Today’s decision by the federal government to reject the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers proposal is an important and hard-fought victory says West Coast Environmental Law – one that...

Gitga'at First Nation celebrates "final victory" over Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline

Nation looks forward to a post-Enbridge reality and new relationships with government
Enbridge, oil spill, Kalamazoo River, Michigan

Man who claims Enbridge’s pipeline leakage caused him a ruptured artery will get his chance in court

Severe migraines. Non-stop vomiting. Severe abdominal pain, and a ruptured artery.  Michigan resident Chance Lowery said he suffered these symptoms during the aftermath of Calgary pipeline giant...

In their own words: demonstrators speak out against Harper's Enbridge pipeline decision

"Here, you see older people, people in suits, people from all walks of life. I think there's enough dissent in BC to stop this."

Yinka Dene pipeline communities ban Northern Gateway

The list of Aboriginal communities and municipalities opposed to Northern Gateway grew, with the addition of Yinka Dene Alliance for First Nations, from north central B.C.

Gitxaala lawsuit claims process unlawful in JRP's Enbridge pipeline recommendation

The Gitxaala have filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming the National Energy Board's Joint Review Panel failed to consider extensive testimony to the panel.

Time for Clark to prove she calls the shots, not Enbridge

Kai Nagata of Dogwood Initiative responds to an article in the Vancouver Observer regarding Premier Christy Clark's past ties to a firm that once lobbied for Enbridge.

Premier's ex-husband says Clark had insignificant ties to lobbying firm

From Mark Marissen's point of view, it's obvious that Clark has not been influenced by the firm's former clients.

Christy Clark partnered in Enbridge lobbying firm before becoming BC premier

B.C. Premier Christy Clark was a partner in a lobbying firm that was contracted by Enbridge and lobbied the federal government on the company's behalf, according to documents obtained by ...

Harper government's spy coordinators have some 'splaining to do

Was the NEB's fair and open environmental review process a pipe dream all along?