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5/12/2012We need to get the pipeline economics right
ROBYN ALLAN - Time Colonist - In-depth analysis of proposals shows industry puts profits before benefits
5/11/2012Credit union dances with investment ethics
Vancity's ties to Enbridge come with environmental and financial risks as the credit union scrutinizes the ethics involved with unpopular demand for the Northern Gateway project.
5/6/2012Is Canada prepared for an oil disaster?
JUDITH LAVOIE - Times Colonist - As risks rise, so do concerns about our readiness.
4/26/2012Critics assail Conservatives for 'gutting ' fisheries protections
PAUL MCLEOD - Herald News Ottawa Bureau - The Budget Implementation Act unveiled Thursday changes many environmental laws, but removing protection for fish habitats is drawing the most fire.
4/26/2012Resistance fierce as oil sands battle shifts to British Columbia
CLAUDIA CATTANEO -Financial Post- As opposition grows, the Northern Gateway pipeline and proposed benefits to the province of B.C. is going to be a major hot potato issue in next provincial election.
4/24/2012Pipeline risks are too high for Vancouver
GREGOR ROBERTSON - The Vancouver Sun - The Mayor of Vancouver takes a critical stance on the issue of pipelines and oil supertanker traffic in B.C.
4/20/2012Hume: B.C. has surrendered its sovereignty in pipeline hearings, analyst warns
STEPHEN HUME -The Vancouver Sun-Robyn Allen, former president of ICBC, warns, "legislative changes in Ottawa compromise the province's sovereignty and threaten its authority to defend B.C. interests.
4/19/2012Oil-spill centre moving out of B.C.
ROB SHAW - Times Colonist - B.C. faces two possible pipeline projects and the potential for a great increase in tanker traffic, the federal government is closing emergency oil spill command centre.
4/18/2012Sea noise monitored for effect on whales
LARRY PYNN -The Vancouver Sun - Hydrophones are being placed up and down the B.C. coast to monitor whale life and threats from increased marine traffic.
4/18/2012Ottawa to curtail review process
JASON FEKETE - The Vancouver Sun - Government to make final decisions on pipeline projects in 'national interest'.View more ...