â–º Listen Live

Supreme Court rejects First Nations challenge against Trans Mountain pipeline

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal of a Federal Court ruling that allowed the Trans-Mountain Pipeline expansion project in northern B.C. to proceed.

As usual, the high court gave no reasons for Thursday’s decision.

First Nations in the area took the federal government to court over its initial approval, winning their case that there wasn’t proper consultation with aboriginal groups or a proper assessment of the environmental impact.

After a second round of consultations and hearings, the lower court approved the cabinet’s second approval in June of last year.

First Nations had argued that even that decision was flawed and they noted it was the federal government that was allowed to determine whether its consultations were adequate, a judgment that should have been made by an independent third party.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Man facing charges after stolen truck recovered near Kehewin

A stolen truck was reported missing and was recovered on July 3 south of Bonnyville after RCMP were called to the location along Highway 41. 38-year-old driver Peter Trottier of Frog Lake, was arrested and charged.

Cold Lake approved supportive living facility for minors needing 24 hour care

Cold Lake city council approved to change the former Stepping Stones Crisis Centre at 5201 50th St, into a supportive living accommodations for minors with medical needs. 

Bonnyville RCMP investigate calf theft and butchering in Lessard area

Bonnyville RCMP are investing a case of livestock theft after a calf was stolen, butchered, and discarded on July 3 in the Lessard area north of Bonnyville. 

Cold Lake RCMP urge residents to shelter in place after gunshot report

Cold Lake RCMP are asking residents near 8 Street and 10 Avenue to shelter in place as officers respond to a report of a gunshot in the area. 

RCMP officer’s child exploitation case moves to King’s Bench

The case of St. Paul RCMP officer Evan Peacock, who is facing multiple child exploitation charges, has been raised to the Court of King's Bench, with his next appearance set for July 7 in St. Paul. 
- Advertisement -