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Electronics plugs are seen on a power bar in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2018. A report from British Columbia’s main electricity distributor says many B.C. residents are “misinformed” about the most efficient and cost effective ways to reduce their carbon footprint. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini

BC Hydro report says residents unaware of best choices when cutting carbon footprint

Survey finds many are “misinformed” about the most efficient and cost-effective choices

Electronics plugs are seen on a power bar in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2018. A report from British Columbia’s main electricity distributor says many B.C. residents are “misinformed” about the most efficient and cost effective ways to reduce their carbon footprint. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson makes an announcement in Calgary on July 20, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Company ‘shocked’ by Ottawa’s decision on proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta

Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson rejected Grassy Mountain coal project Friday

Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson makes an announcement in Calgary on July 20, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Jeff and his team of Environmental Inspectors help ensure waterways are protected across the Coastal GasLink Project.

Crossing waterways without a trace

Coastal GasLink uses advanced engineering methods to safely tunnel under waterways

  • Aug 9, 2021
Jeff and his team of Environmental Inspectors help ensure waterways are protected across the Coastal GasLink Project.
Coastal GasLink works alongside local first responders to prevent the spread of wildfires.

Working together to combat wildfires

Coastal GasLink works closely with local first responders to help keep communities safe

  • Jul 26, 2021
Coastal GasLink works alongside local first responders to prevent the spread of wildfires.
Destiney Michelle (centre), her mother, Hereditary Chief Helen Michelle (left), and fellow advisor, Pius Charlie, share their culture and traditional knowledge with workers.

Indigenous advisors bring their traditional culture to workforce lodges

Coastal GasLink program builds bridges between local Indigenous communities and lodges

  • Jul 12, 2021
Destiney Michelle (centre), her mother, Hereditary Chief Helen Michelle (left), and fellow advisor, Pius Charlie, share their culture and traditional knowledge with workers.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ottawa adds another Alberta coal project to federal environmental assessment list

Tent Mountain project flagged because it could release the contaminant selenium

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Pipes for the Trans Mountain pipeline project are seen at a storage facility near Hope, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. A federal regulator says it has lifted a stop work order on tree cutting and grass mowing work along the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project route. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Trans Mountain tree cutting can resume as stop-work order on pipeline route lifts

Pipeline has plan to correct oversight of its contractors that could pose threats to nesting birds

Pipes for the Trans Mountain pipeline project are seen at a storage facility near Hope, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. A federal regulator says it has lifted a stop work order on tree cutting and grass mowing work along the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project route. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Indigenous rights and climate activists gathered outside Liberty Mutual’s office in Vancouver to pressure the insurance giant to stop covering Trans Mountain. (Photo by Andrew Larigakis)

Activists work to ensure Trans Mountain won’t get insurance

Global campaign urging insurance providers to stay away from Canadian pipeline project

Indigenous rights and climate activists gathered outside Liberty Mutual’s office in Vancouver to pressure the insurance giant to stop covering Trans Mountain. (Photo by Andrew Larigakis)
A section of the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies is seen west of Cochrane, Alta., Thursday, June 17, 2021. A joint federal-provincial review has denied an application for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, saying its impacts on the environment and Indigenous rights aren’t worth the economic benefits it would bring. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Panel says Grassy Mountain coal mine in Alberta Rockies not in public interest

Public hearings on the project in southern Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass region were held last fall

A section of the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies is seen west of Cochrane, Alta., Thursday, June 17, 2021. A joint federal-provincial review has denied an application for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, saying its impacts on the environment and Indigenous rights aren’t worth the economic benefits it would bring. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 in Ottawa. The federal government is bringing in a new coal policy saying new or expanded thermal coal mines create unacceptable environmental impacts.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

‘Unacceptable environmental effects:’ New federal policy restricts thermal coal

Policy puts another roadblock in front of Coalspur Mines and its Alberta Vista mine expansion

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 in Ottawa. The federal government is bringing in a new coal policy saying new or expanded thermal coal mines create unacceptable environmental impacts.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
For Tommy Adair, seeing Coastal GasLink’s commitment to preserving the environment become a reality is a source of pride for him.

Creating a legacy of environmental protection

Respect and care for the environment is core to Coastal GasLink’s construction program

  • Jun 7, 2021
For Tommy Adair, seeing Coastal GasLink’s commitment to preserving the environment become a reality is a source of pride for him.
Pipe for the Trans Mountain pipeline is unloaded in Edson, Alta., Tuesday, June 18, 2019. The question of does Canada still need another pipeline outside of Line 3 and Trans Mountain was one federal officials asked days after United States President Joe Biden cancelled the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Does Canada need another pipeline, feds ask days after Biden cancels Keystone XL

Western Canada’s oil and gas sector see cancellation as a blow to a reeling industry

Pipe for the Trans Mountain pipeline is unloaded in Edson, Alta., Tuesday, June 18, 2019. The question of does Canada still need another pipeline outside of Line 3 and Trans Mountain was one federal officials asked days after United States President Joe Biden cancelled the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Edwin, like all workers on the Coastal GasLink project, receives a COVID-19 test upon arrival.

Meet the medical team testing every Coastal GasLink worker to help keep them safe

“Way back in nursing school, we were taught that there’d be a…

  • May 24, 2021
Edwin, like all workers on the Coastal GasLink project, receives a COVID-19 test upon arrival.
Nyle, a Field Supervisor with Premay, is one of the many people who helped achieve this pipe delivery milestone with zero safety incidents.

Coastal GasLink safely completes delivery of all pipe

For a project the scale of Coastal GasLink, delivering all 692 kilometres…

  • May 17, 2021
Nyle, a Field Supervisor with Premay, is one of the many people who helped achieve this pipe delivery milestone with zero safety incidents.
For Kiel Giddens, the Virtual Open House is part of Coastal GasLink’s commitment to stay connected with communities in a way that prioritizes their health and safety.

Explore Coastal GasLink with its Virtual Open House

Coastal GasLink, like everyone else, looks forward to the day we can…

  • Apr 19, 2021
For Kiel Giddens, the Virtual Open House is part of Coastal GasLink’s commitment to stay connected with communities in a way that prioritizes their health and safety.
Jeffrey is working on the Coastal GasLink project today after completing a six-day ‘training-to-employment’ program delivered by the project and one of its prime contractors.

Skills training program leads to exciting career start for northern workers

“I love the machines!” shared Jeffrey Thomas, a Pathways to Prosperity student…

  • Mar 22, 2021
Jeffrey is working on the Coastal GasLink project today after completing a six-day ‘training-to-employment’ program delivered by the project and one of its prime contractors.
Michelle is a Field Supervisor, Environment and Compliance, on the Coastal GasLink project. She and her team collect valuable information and conduct studies in the field to help protect the environment.

Five women making a difference on Coastal GasLink

From the office to the field, there is a place for everyone…

  • Mar 8, 2021
Michelle is a Field Supervisor, Environment and Compliance, on the Coastal GasLink project. She and her team collect valuable information and conduct studies in the field to help protect the environment.
Site C will go ahead, one year later and $5.3 billion more, the NDP announced Feb 26. (BC Hydro image)

B.C. to go ahead with Site C dam, with new $16B budget and delayed to 2025

Reviews recommend more oversight, beefed up foundation stability work

Site C will go ahead, one year later and $5.3 billion more, the NDP announced Feb 26. (BC Hydro image)
With the support of TC Energy’s Build Strong program, volunteers fill bags with meals for students to take home on the weekend.

Food program aims to end childhood hunger, one backpack at a time

Ending childhood hunger happens one child at a time. For the Starfish…

  • Feb 22, 2021
With the support of TC Energy’s Build Strong program, volunteers fill bags with meals for students to take home on the weekend.
From left to right: Michael Taylor, Rene Schoonderbeek, and Tyler Guitard review medical plans at the International SOS yard in Prince George.

Keeping our workforce safe and healthy

At Coastal GasLink, we continually strive to meet the highest standards to…

  • Feb 8, 2021
From left to right: Michael Taylor, Rene Schoonderbeek, and Tyler Guitard review medical plans at the International SOS yard in Prince George.