On June 1, 2026, four members of the District of Kitimat Council, Mayor Phil Germuth, Councillors Mario Feldhoff, Edwin Empinado and Graham Pitzel failed in their duty to the residents of Kitimat by voting against participation in the request to join Dawon Creek, Hazelton and Terrace in asking the province to conduct a comprehensive assessment […]
On May 27, 2026 at a forum in Kitimat called “What Are the Health Harms of Flaring from LNG?” Kitimat resident and registered nurse Ankur Patel told the audience, “An experiment[is] being done in our community and in ways that we have never seen before. This industry is developed in a way that's […]
The northern bitumen pipeline wars could be about to begin all over again Documents obtained by CBC News in the story Alberta considering 3 oil pipeline routes through northern B.C., the documents show show Alberta’s proposed pipeline routes through northern British Columbia. The pipelines would reach ports on the coast, including Prince Rupert and farther […]
Mosquitos can learn to be attracted to a person wearing the repellent DEET, that is if the DEET is lightly applied or fades over time, according to a study published today in the Journal of Experimental Biology. The study emphasized the findings do not mean people should stop using DEET, it’s still one of […]
A news release from Premier David Eby says that “the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia and LNG Canada reached agreement on enhanced investment co-operation and actions to collectively progress closure of final items to support a potential 2026 Final Investment Decision (FID) of LNG Canada's proposed Phase 2 expansion, a key national […]
A crack developed in LNG Canada’s warm/wet flare tip on February 18, followed by another five days later, according to a Canadian Press report based on documents obtained by University of Victoria air quality researcher Laura Minet under a freedom of information request. Work to replace that component is set to begin in […]
Exports of liquefied natural gas from the LNG Canada plant were more than one million metric tons in April, Reuters reports, based on data from the monitoring firm LSEG data. All the LNG went to Asia, with about half going to South Korea. One cargo went to China when on April 24, the tanker Qingcheng […]
Three of the world’s biggest asset management funds are making multibillion dollar bids for a stake in LNG Canada, Reuters is reporting. The companies are Apollo Global Management, Blackstone and KKR, Reuters said, quoting anonymous sources. Shell and the three companies would not comment to Reuters on the report. If the deal goes through it […]
Shell says it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd, a Calgary based energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta. The deal is worth $22 billion Canadian, ($13.6 billion US in cash and shares) and includes taking over ARC’s debts. Financial analysts report that offer […]
The British Columbia’s Energy Regulator issued an order on April 22, 2026, to LNG Canada to address instances of black smoke emissions during flaring at the site. A news release says BCER safety and compliance staff identified instances of non-compliance with the permit condition related to black smoke.The order requires LNG Canada to:Beginning April […]