Harper’s B.C. energy envoy urges more Aboriginal consultation
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s special energy project envoy may have delivered some optimistic words for bringing together the Crown, First Nations and industry in B.C.
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Elsipogtog hopes for healing, braces for treaty fight
On Dec. 6, SWN Resources announced it was halting its shale gas exploration for the year, incomplete. Now, as the community awaits the Texan firm’s likely future return, Windspeaker has learned the community is launching healing circles to deal with the trauma of the police raid, as well as contemplating a court battle over their treaty rights.
First Nations applaud prime minister’s report
Aboriginal leaders are applauding a report by Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s special West Coast energy envoy that recommends meaningful consultation with First Nations is essential if development is to proceed.
BC oil and gas regulator faces fracking lawsuit
The BC Liberal government’s heavy push for liquified natural gas (LNG) development in the province may have successfully placated some opponents, such as big labour unions, with promises of more than 100,000 jobs and massive revenues for the province.
Pirate Joe’s sets sail for fast food giants
On the heels of retailer Pirate Joe’s U.S. court victory against health food giant Trader Joe’s, owner Michael Hallatt has set course for another bounty — a healthier riff on a popular fast food chain.
Lawsuit Proceeds for Canada’s Lost Generation of Stolen Babies
A class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government on behalf of tens of thousands of indigenous children who were seized and moved to white families in an adoption wave known as the “Sixties Scoop” can now proceed after being approved by an Ontario judge.
Crown cites ‘collusion’ in appealing Taser death inquiry perjury case
The Crown is appealing the acquittal of a RCMP officer charged with lying before the inquiry into the Vancouver airport Tasering death of Robert Dziekanski.
Vowing to ‘keep fighting,’ Idle No More blockader fined $16,000
Idle No More blockader Ron Plain, 51, has been ordered by a judge to pay CN railway $16,000 in fines for the 13-day protest that captured the country’s attention.
Advocates take Harper to court over ‘pattern of muzzling’ energy critics
One of Canada’s top constitutional lawyers is taking the Conservative government to court over increasing restrictions on who can speak at energy board hearings — and what they are allowed to say.
Remembering Bonnie Fournier: Longtime street nurse remembered as ‘integrity in action’
Street nurse Bonnie Fournier is remembered as the “mom of the Downtown Eastside.”
