Tag: Oil tankers

B.C.-Ottawa deal gets mixed reactions from environmental advocates

Environment Emily Joveski -
Environmental groups and coastal First Nations say a major economic agreement announced this week between British Columbia and the federal government protects the North Coast tanker ban, but leaves new concerns about a possible southern oil pipeline route.

Coastal First Nations draw firm line on oil tankers in meeting with Carney

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Coastal First Nations said they had a positive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, even as the group remains opposed to any moves that would allow oil tankers off British Columbia’s north coast. The post Coastal First Nations draw firm line on oil tankers in meeting with Carney appeared first on AM 1150.

Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert Tuesday

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Prince Rupert on Tuesday for a meeting with Coastal First Nations. The post Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert Tuesday appeared first on AM 1150.

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

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