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Enbridge

Judges reserve decision on whether to quash Northern Gateway pipeline approval

Fate of the Northern Gateway pipeline project is now in the hands of a trio of Federal Appeal Court judges.

Northern Gateway says overturning approval could kill pipeline project

VANCOUVER — A decision to overturn the environmental approval certificates for Northern Gateway's controversial pipeline enterprise would kill the $7-billion proposal, a court has heard. "If you...

Federal government defends 'thorough' Northern Gateway review in court

Government lawyer asked Federal Court of Appeal to dismiss 18 legal challenges aimed at overturning its decision to approve Enbridge's $7 billion proposal.

Federal government defends Northern Gateway approval at court hearing

VANCOUVER — The Canadian government is asking the Federal Court of Appeal to uphold its controversial decision to approve the Northern Gateway pipeline project. First Nations, environmental groups...

Northern Gateway talks excluded issue of First Nations' governance

Bands' asserted authority to govern their lands should have at least been considered by the Crown in consultations on proposed $7-billion pipeline.

Pipeline battle could set tone for future government, aboriginal relations

VANCOUVER — First Nations fighting to block the Northern Gateway pipeline project say a long-awaited court hearing that began Thursday will set the tone for aboriginal relations with the next federal...

First Nations take Harper government to court over Northern Gateway - just days from election

Harper government faces fresh legal battle over controversial pipeline just days before federal election.
A full-service Vancouver Tim Hortons, on Alberni Street.

Tim Hortons puts Tims TV under review following Enbridge ad controversy

The conflict showed the potential dangers of a brand as recognizable as Tim Hortons selling ad space to companies that could anger its customers.
Alberta PCs, BC Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, Rachel Notley, NDP

Alberta oil and gas millions fuel BC Liberal machine

SPECIAL REPORT: Alberta oil and gas industry donated millions to the BC Liberal Party over the last decade.
tweet, house of commons, ministers, Tim Hortons

OPINION: Conservative cabinet ministers shove Timmys around

Sitting cabinet ministers' tweets an attempt to force a coffee-and-doughnut emporium to host in-house advertising for oil pipelines.