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LNG

Lelu Island photo by Robin Rowland/Canadian Press

Corporate tax-protection act passes, paving way for B.C.’s first LNG project

Petronas has yet to make its final investment decision on the proposed US$36 billion project near Prince Rupert.

CAPP calls for more LNG shipping routes to Asia

Industry association says options are needed for exporting a liquefied form of natural gas by ship, to avoid a decline in production over the coming years.
Christy Clark, Pope Francis

If the Pope gets climate change, why can't we?

Raffi urges Premier Clark to heed the Pope’s message on climate change.

Opinion: Clark selling out future generations to placate Malaysian oil and gas giant

Christy Clark’s about to drive another nail into the coffin of B.C.’s economic and environmental future. It’s such an unusual move for the B.C. legislature that so far it isn’t even listed on the...
orcas, killer whales, whales, habitat, LNG, oil spill, pipelines

Mixed reviews for LNG Canada project following environmental green light

Some stakeholders say 'yes,' but environmental groups say 'no.'
juvenile salmon, Lelu Island, Prince Rupert, LNG,

Natural Gas Minister, Grand Chief at odds on First Nations support of LNG project

'Virtually all' First Nations are on board with LNG project, says Coleman, but B.C.'s Grand Chief disagrees.
Petronas Premier Clark LNG deal - Mychaylo Prystupa -- Vancouver Observer

Malaysia-led group gives conditional approval for B.C. LNG project

Despite an overwhelming rejection of a $1-billion offer to local Lax Kw’alaams band members to advance the project, a Malaysia-led consortium has announced conditional approval for a...
Fraser River, LNG, Liquefied Natural Gas

LNG plant proposal for the Fraser River raises serious questions

WesPac is trying to dodge a fundamental question, says critic: Should an LNG jetty be built on Tilbury Island?
Premier Christy Clark LNG Gordon Wilson Gitxsan - Mychaylo Prystupa

Premier Clark's LNG announcement marred by northern skirmish

"No pipelines will cross our territory. We will protect our territories," yelled a Gitxsan leader at a northern LNG meeting, on the same day Premier Clark inked project agreement with Petronas.
LNG tanker Pacific NorthWest LNG Prince Rupert - Vancouver Observer

B.C. First Nation says No to $1.15-billion deal, says it's 'not a money issue'

PORT SIMPSON, B.C. — Members of a First Nation in northwestern British Columbia have rejected a $1.15-billion deal that would have paved the way for a liquefied natural gas terminal to be built in...