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Nikki Skuce

@nikkiskuce.bsky.social
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Northerner. Activist. Building a new nest here...

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Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative @y2y.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Do something small to save something big. On July 29, join a virtual action party to fill out a survey and support Dene Kʼéh Kusān, a proposed Indigenous protected area in northern B.C. Help conserve the province's largest intact wilderness! RSVP:
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Campaign Action Party - Support Dene Kʼéh Kusān
By filling out an online survey together in just a few minutes, we can make a huge difference for one of the biggest, wildest places in BC!
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
@mark-carney.bsky.social abandoning climate commitments (other than Pathways b.s. carbon vacuums) is appalling - especially as wildfires, smoke warnings, droughts and floods ravage communities across the country. #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/rachelgi...
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Canada is burning while Mark Carney tries to sell us on snake oil climate change solutions
Listen now | The carbon capture project that Carney is touting as the salve to concerns about the emissions from a new oil pipeline? It’s full of more hot air than Canada’s skies right now.
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Feds Announce Pipeline Steps, BC Advances Protected Areas via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/07...
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Feds Announce Pipeline Steps, BC Advances Protected Areas | The Tyee
Alberta’s path to the coast won’t threaten the northern tanker ban. But the new oil pipeline will land near Vancouver.
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Canada is accelerating"critical mineral" development — but demand is increasingly split between clean energy systems and military applications. The same materials sit at the centre of both. The real tension is not supply — it’s allocation. 📖 Op-ed from @nikkiskuce.bsky.social: bit.ly/4eYxF8O
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Grateful that @mark-carney.bsky.social is upholding the North Coast Tanker Ban and appreciate the leadership of @eby-david.bsky.social & Coastal First Nations. Those of us along the pipeline & tanker route fought for this for decades: we're still here, we still say no. globalnews.ca/news/1195033...
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Ottawa and B.C. agree to maintain tanker ban. What’s in the new deal? | Globalnews.ca
The future of the ban came into question after the federal government and Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding in November to lay the foundation of a new oil pipeline.
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We are a country of water-it's time to step up and treat freshwater protection as a national interest priority. Unfortunately, we seem headed in the wrong direction putting our rivers, lakes & coasts at risk. @joannethompsonnl.bsky.social @juliedabrusin.bsky.social www.hilltimes.com/2026/06/30/c...
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Community groups urge stronger federal freshwater protections - The Hill Times
The federal government is putting forward a number of proposals that put our clean water and healthy watersheds at risk.
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Is this part of @mark-carney.bsky.social and @jagrupbrar.bsky.social defence strategy when it comes to "critical minerals"? Hmm... #bcpoli #cdnpoli vancouversun.com/news/former-...
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Former Trump cabinet member Kristi Noem signs on with Vancouver mining company
The ousted head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is joining NovaRed Mining Inc. in an advisory role. Read more
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Arrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The single law maker standing up for Canadians in this surveillance-AI hellscape is Premier Kinew who is rejecting data centres. “I reject the idea we have to be slaves* to surveillance capitalism in order to participate in the modern economy.”
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The report recommends a national lifecycle tracking system to improve transparency, accountability, and responsible long-term resource planning. Read the full report: bit.ly/4wWxRh8 (2/2)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Canada is expanding “critical minerals” mining without fully tracking how those minerals are used. A new report finds major gaps in data on domestic use, recycling, and end-of-life flows. Policy built on missing data isn’t strategy — it’s guesswork. (1/2)
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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Harper tried to jam through projects by gutting environmental assessment process but failed-no pipelines but a lot of protests & court cases. I worked w/ NRCan Minister Jim Carr to rebuild trust in process & ensure good projects went ahead faster. Delays mostly on proponents.
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Althia Raj: Mark Carney runs roughshod over the environment: ‘It’s worse than what Harper did’
The prime minister plans to make it easier to kill off endangered species and pollute waterways in the name of fast-tracking private-sector development projects, Althia Raj writes.
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Great insights into some of BC's on-going compliance, bonding and assurance amounts, rogue owners and lack of clean up at a BC coal mine. #mining #bcpoli Inside the Fiery End of Vancouver Island's Last Coal Mine via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/05...
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Inside the Fiery End of Vancouver Island’s Last Coal Mine | The Tyee
How a US owner’s dream of ‘clean’ coal left behind acid, arsenic and a warning for today. A Tyee investigation.
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I can’t wait to be a raging granny! Glad these folks are stepping up - www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
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With their descendants’ future at stake, these seniors are picketing for the planet
From taking to the streets to risking jail time, six Canadian activists are spending their twilight years fighting for the environment
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Stefan Labbé @stefanlabbe.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Two former consultants helped advance B.C.’s massive KSM gold mine in the private sector. Metadata shows they are now directly drafting its permit from inside the B.C. government. See the details of my investigation here: www.biv.com/news/economy...
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Ex-consultants now drafting B.C. mine permit they once promoted
Former consultants helped advance the massive KSM mine in the private sector. Metadata shows they are now drafting its permit from inside the B.C. government
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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Carney’s ‘big tent’ makes room for bigotry By welcoming Marilyn Gladu into its ranks, Mark Carney tests how much Liberal voters will accept to hold and expand power. NEW from @christoaivalis.bsky.social: ricochet.media/politics/car... #cdnpoli
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Carney's ‘big tent’ makes room for bigotry
By welcoming Marilyn Gladu into its ranks, Mark Carney tests how much Liberal voters will accept to hold and expand power
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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez: “The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.” 🍿
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
If most Canadian ore production is exported, is mining expansion advancing Canada’s just energy transition — or feeding foreign markets and military supply chains? Without clear criteria, political urgency may be masking a weak justification for increased extraction interior-news.com/2026/03/19/g...
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Guest View: Critical minerals strategy must not ignore potential impacts - The Interior News
Guest columnists argue current policies are short-sighted
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Canada’s astronaut on #Artemis2 just praised Trump for being visionary and bringing nations together. Back on earth: www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
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Trump says ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ unless Tehran reaches a deal
Strikes on Iran intensify ahead of U.S. President’s deadline; U.S. forces attack targets on Kharg Island
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The mineral exploration sector has had privileged free entry rights to help colonize BC since 1859 and now continues to screw over Indigenous rights after losing in court. #bcpoli
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I thought we elected the BC NDP, not former BC Liberal Todd Stone (and AMEBC lobbyist). #bcpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
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B.C. proposes suspending parts of legislation enacting UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Move comes after court ruled province’s regime for staking mineral claims was ‘inconsistent’ with UNDRIP requirements
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 26/03/2026
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Out at sea, a Canadian whale scientist witnessed something close to a miracle
Two decades of research brought Shane Gero close enough to observe something few humans have ever seen
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
So brutal @rachelgilmore.bsky.social - so sorry for the intimidation and really really appreciate you continuing to confront and expose these f#ckers. And some of the names of participants in those white nationalist audio clips - like "friendly fash" - WTF 🫠 open.substack.com/pub/rachelgi...
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The fallout of exposing white nationalist fight clubs (it's been bad - but I won't stop)
Listen now | Yes, Nazis showed up to try to intimidate me. Yes, the other fallout has been really bad. But I won't stop.
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
This is a good ruling in light of the tragic lack of justice and accountability against John Furlong. This story is also why it's so important to have northern reporters with @amandafollett.bsky.social one of the few journalists at the hearings. #bcpoli @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/03...
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Excellent overview of the threats from Record Ridge magnesium mine to the health & economy of Rossland by @stefanlabbe.bsky.social. It is so disingenuous that the province has allowed the company (ironically with acronym WHY) to game the system & proceed w/o an EA #bcpoli www.biv.com/news/environ...
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Critical minerals collide with tourism in B.C. resort town
As one B.C. resort town battles a proposed magnesium mine, it fears the project will derail its thriving tourism economy and pose serious health risks
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
“It is a feckless, bewildering, totally unnecessary position. It should call into question the prime minister’s supposed belief in the “prohibition of the use of force, except when consistent with the UN Charter,” as @mark-carney.bsky.social told the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year.”
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Jon Milton @whosestreets.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I am old enough to remember one month ago when Carney made world headlines by arguing in Davos that Canada should have an independent foreign policy
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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 28/02/2026
Carney: Canada supports the United States… Canada: no, we fucking do not.
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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I don’t even know anymore. War, the senseless murder of civilians, pedophiles in power, just a whole lot of fuckshit.
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Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول @faredalmahlool.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The number of children killed has risen to 85 Iranian children. Heartbreaking www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...
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US-Israeli strike on girls' school kills at least 85 students, Iran's judiciary says
At least 85 students have been killed in US-Israeli strikes that hit an Iranian girls' school in Hormozgan province, Iran's judiciary said on Saturday. Washington has not commented on the reported str...
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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 28/02/2026
"Badr Albusaidi, the foreign affairs minister of Oman said Friday that Iran had agreed to give up enriched nuclear material that could be used to manufacture a nuclear bomb, not to accumulate it, and to allow verification of its commitment." www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...
Two men in suits stand in an office.
Badr Albusaidi, the foreign affairs minister of Oman, left, meets with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. (Badr Albusaidi/X)
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MEDIA INDIGENA @mediaindigena.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
One side unilaterally and hastily deciding what Indigenous rights may or may not mean is just peak settler colonial
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 24/02/2026
After revealing LNG Canada is flaring far above permitted levels, we went to experts. What they told us about a three-year fix — and the role of the BC Energy Regulator — raises new questions about timelines and enforcement. thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f... #bcpoli
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LNG Canada likely delaying flaring fix to save money | The Narwhal
Experts think LNG Canada is prioritizing profits over the public and ask why the BC Energy Regulator isn’t stepping in
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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Indigenous leaders from the Similkameen Valley are “deeply disappointed” by a provincial decision to approve a contentious mine expansion in their territories — emphasizing that they did not give consent for the project to move forward. Story by Aaron Hemens. indiginews.com/news/copper-...
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smǝlqmíx leaders emphasize ‘no consent’ as 'B.C.' approves Copper Mountain Mine expansion
The New Ingerbelle project near 'Princeton' will revive an old open pit mine and raise its tailings dam by 87 metres
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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Those wishing to share a message of condolence and support with the people of Tumbler Ridge can sign the online book of condolences: gov.bc.ca/MessagesForTumblerRidge. Supports are available for anyone who needs them at gov.bc.ca/TumblerRidge
An image of flowers and lit candles in honour of Tumbler Ridge along with text that reads: "Share your condolences with the people of Tumbler Ridge."
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Amazing goal! ❤️
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MiningWatch Canada @miningwatch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
MiningWatch joins 80+ civil society leaders from legal, labour, faith, environmental, academic, & arts communities to urge Premier Eby and the BC government to recommit to upholding Indigenous Rights - and to implement DRIPA, not amend it. Read the full statement: miningwatch.ca/news/2026/2/...
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Just when public sector morale is at an all-time high while government demands more of them (like faster permitting times). 🫠 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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B.C. budget includes tax increases, 15K public job cuts, projected $13B deficit | CBC News
The B.C. government’s 2026 budget announced a series of tax increases, capital project delays, and a reduction of 15,000 public sector jobs over three years, but major deficits are still forecasted fo...
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Hmm... "It promises a new strategy on expanding production of critical minerals tied to defence and the creation of a new program to support domestic production of ammunition and explosives.” Mines for bombs not EV busses. Wonder how communities will feel about #mining proposals... #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Experts 'don't buy' online claims Tumbler Ridge shooter a far-right sympathizer www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/12/n...
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Experts 'don't buy' online claims Tumbler Ridge shooter a far-right sympathizer
With far-right ideology called into question, what do we know about what drove the shooter to mass murder?
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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Olympic Athletes Launch Second Campaign to Ban Future Fossil Sponsorship www.theenergymix.com/olympic-athl...
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Olympic Athletes Launch Second Campaign to Ban Future Fossil Sponsorship
As someone who has skied since he was 10, Swedish cross-country skier Björn Sandström said it’s “impossible not to connect the dots” between the sport he loves, the warming climate, and the fossil fue...
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Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Tumbler Ridge is a small planned resource community, a winding 90 minute drive from the nearest city of at least 10,000 people. A massive number of people are going to descend there tomorrow. May those that arrive have respect and grace for the unimaginable grief.
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Tu Thanh Ha @tuthanhha.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
At least seven people were killed in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge Secondary in northern British Columbia ... The suspected shooter, as well as two other individuals found in a residence connected to the incident, are also dead, bringing the total to 10. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
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At least seven killed in shooting at high school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Suspect, two others found at residence linked to incident also dead, RCMP say, as northern community left reeling
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This is so gut wrenching. I couldn’t even imagine :(
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
So appreciate it when politicians maintain integrity - it certainly doesn't happen much these days. #bcpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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B.C. Greens pull out of governing accord with B.C. NDP | CBC News
The Greens, which have two seats in B.C.’s legislature, will not sign a new co-operation agreement with the NDP government, saying the party has stalled or sidelined too many of the measures it agreed...
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Don't worry @bcndp.bsky.social and @mark-carney.bsky.social - no climate change to worry about 👀 Green grass here in #Smithers in FEBRUARY. Temps 9 to 11 degrees above normal in the last couple of months... www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
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B.C. rewrites weather records with unseasonably warm temperatures
Among the communities breaking daily temperature records were Bella Bella, Tatlayoko Lake area, Cache Creek and Powell River
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
"There are concerns about punching in new transmission lines and roads that would just further enable the whole critical minerals rush,” Skuce said. #mining #bcpoli #yukon www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Nikki Skuce @nikkiskuce.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Amidst DRIPA Criticism, BC Claims a Win for Collaborative Decision-Making via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
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Amidst DRIPA Criticism, BC Claims a Win for Collaborative Decision-Making | The Tyee
The Eskay Creek mine approval marks a ‘historic milestone’ as the first consent-based decision with a First Nation.
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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I try not to swear on socials, but holy shit! This is a must-read investigative piece from @nationalobserver.com & @thenarwhal.ca. 👇 A problem with the Kitimat facility’s flaring equipment has resulted in LNG Canada burning 15x more gas than expected... www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/22/n...
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Noise and huge flame from LNG Canada facility will continue at least three years
A problem with the Kitimat, B.C., facility’s flaring equipment has resulted in LNG Canada burning 15 times more gas than expected
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The lawsuit against the RCMP for the 2021 arrest and detention of a photojournalist covering the Wet'suwet'en pipeline dispute in B.C. is being heard in Vancouver. Amber Bracken's lawyer says what happened to her has had a "chilling effect."
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Press freedom trial in B.C. could have implications for all journalists
The lawyer for a photojournalist and online news outlet says the civil suit against the RCMP in her arrest is about protecting press freedom.
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