Tar sands
Governing Conservatives ‘don’t know’ tar sands ‘impact’ on water, caribou, forests: watchdog
The federal Conservative government has a weak grasp of the tar sands’ environmental impact, according to the federal environmental watchdog.
‘Hypocritical’ Greenpeace ‘use’ of Aboriginal people ‘problematic:’ Senator Brazeau
reenpeace is using Aboriginal people for the organization’s own aims in their fight against the tar sands, according to Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau.
Tantoo Cardinal: Keystone XL is “creating a sickness”
APTN National News Actress Tantoo Cardinal joins APTN National News anchor Michael Hutchinson to discuss…
Protesters: Keystone XL has “catastrophic implications”
APTN National News Hundreds of protesters marched on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, demonstrating against the…
At least 100 arrested during anti-tar sands protest on Parliament Hill: RCMP
Several hundred protesters–some with plans to challenge police lines-are gathered on Parliament Hill’s lawn to protest tar sands development in Alberta and a pipeline to transport oil to the U.S.
Kent announces $50 million for tar sands oversight
APTN National News Environment Minister Peter Kent has announced new funding for tar sands oversight….
Treaty 8 gears for battle with Alberta over ignored Treaty rights
First Nations groups from the Treaty 8 area in north-eastern Alberta say the province’s new land use plan violates their Treaty rights.
