By Roy L Hales
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) draft report on Petrona’s proposed Lelu island terminal, at the mouth of BC’s Skeena river, states that, ” … if the Project were to proceed, it would be amongst the largest single point sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the country.” Lelu Island will more than double Canada’s LNG emissions.
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Local First Nations set up Rocky Mountain Fort Camp before Christmas. There were six to eight members of the newly formed Treaty 8 Stewards of the Land sleeping there last night. Spokesperson Art Napoleon said First Nations originally talked about taking a stand near the site of the proposed Site C Dam, but B.C. Hydro’s work crews moved too fast. The once pristine forest that stood there has been destroyed. So First Nations decided to block this most recent perceived violation of Treaty 8 by setting up Rocky Mountain Fort Camp. BC Hydro employees have already scouted the camp. They could be preparing to seek an injunction, but this will not make the First Nations move. Treaty 8 Stewards of the Land are prepared to be arrested.
Continue reading Treaty 8 Stewards Of The Land Are Prepared To Be ArrestedBy Roy L Hales
A Former Peace River Regional District Director arrested at Site C yesterday. Arthur Hadland told the Alaska Highway News that the B.C. Government is “treating us like a colony here. I think there’s a gradual awakening to the fact we’ve got a public utility that’s out of control.” He was one of three people arrested for blocking the entrance to the construction site Wednesday.
Continue reading Former Peace River Regional District Director Arrested at Site CBy Roy L Hales
The most recent of British Columbia’s 21 proposed LNG facilities has just been taken off the books. Between 60 and 70 LNG Carriers were to have loaded up at Tsawwassen every year. Though it is not known how many would have gone to band members, there were 50 to 100 full time jobs. Only at a vote taken at 11 PM on December 15, 53% of Tsawwassen First Nation voted against LNG development.
Continue reading Tsawwassen First Nation Voted against LNGBy Roy L Hales
While the eyes of the world are focused on COP 21 in Paris, a dozen Peace River valley residents decided to send the Canadian Government a message. Esther Pedersen, who agreed to become the organizer, said she was contacted on Monday night. Two days later they gathered at the Old Fort Road entrance to Site C so they could protest the environmental devastation of the Peace valley.
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