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The Province
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Province
Prince Rupert mayor sides with Eby over Smith on Northern Gateway pipeline reboot
'It's so hard to have a discussion about an imaginary project,' Mayor Herb Pond said British Columbia Premier David Eby, right, gifts a bottle of B.C. wine to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith while speaking to reporters at the Council of the Federation meetings in Halifax on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Photo by Darren Calabrese / The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The mayor of northern British Columbia's busiest port city says he's following Premier David Eby's lead in taking a wait-and-see approach to rebooting the cancelled Northern Gateway Pipeline project. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond told the National Post on Friday that he's reserving judgment until he sees a new proposal on the table. 'I'm a little bit (more) with Premier Eby… Until there's a project and a proponent, we're not going to spend much time on it,' said Pond. 'It's so hard to have a discussion about an imaginary project.' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pushed heavily for a revival of the shelved pipeline, which would have shipped up to 525,000 barrels of Alberta oil per day through nearby Kitimat, B.C., and ultimately to markets in the Asia-Pacific region via tanker. Smith has said that the revamped North Coast pipeline should end at the Port of Prince Rupert, citing its close proximity to potential buyers in markets like Japan and South Korea. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. She's also said that shipping Alberta oil through northern B.C. is one of the best things Canada can do to reduce its economic dependency on top trading partner the United States. But Eby says that Smith is getting ahead of herself with no entity, public or private, coming forward yet to lead the project. 'There's no proponent, there's no money, there's no project right now,' Eby said this week during a trade visit Seoul, South Korea. Pond says he agrees with Smith that Prince Rupert is the most logical destination for a new pipeline carrying Alberta oil to the Pacific Ocean. 'If (technical dimensions) were the only thing you were scoring it on… Rupert would score the highest,' said Pond. 'Prince Rupert is a very deep natural harbour, doesn't need to be dredged (and) we're not moving through a congested traffic area (like) Vancouver.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But he added that a new oil pipeline wouldn't make or break Prince Rupert economically, and may not be worth the risk of an oil spill in the sensitive marine ecosystem. Pond said that, like Eby, he supports the federal moratorium on oil tanker traffic along B.C.'s northern coast. 'There are values around the Great Bear Rainforest and the environment on the North Coast being as pristine as it is,' said Pond. Residents of Kitimat voted against Northern Gateway by a margin of 58.4 per cent to 41.6 per cent in a non-binding 2014 plebiscite. The pipeline was killed in 2016 by then prime minister Justin Trudeau. Pond says he'd support any new oil pipeline project being put to the people of Prince Rupert in a similar manner. 'When you get to that place, a plebiscite may be one of the things that we want to consider in terms of gauging the community's voice,' said Pond. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pond said earlier this week that B.C. 'owes' Alberta a fair hearing on the question of a new West Coast heavy oil pipeline. 'I think we owe it… to our neighbours, our fellow Canadians, to at least examine it very, very seriously.' 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Edmonton Journal
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Prince Rupert mayor sides with Eby over Smith on Northern Gateway pipeline reboot
Article content OTTAWA — The mayor of northern British Columbia's busiest port city says he's following Premier David Eby's lead in taking a wait-and-see approach to rebooting the cancelled Northern Gateway Pipeline project. Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond told the National Post on Friday that he's reserving judgment until he sees a new proposal on the table. 'I'm a little bit (more) with Premier Eby… Until there's a project and a proponent, we're not going to spend much time on it,' said Pond.
National Post
13-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Prince Rupert mayor sides with Eby over Smith on Northern Gateway pipeline reboot
OTTAWA — The mayor of northern British Columbia's busiest port city says he's following Premier David Eby's lead in taking a wait-and-see approach to rebooting the cancelled Northern Gateway Pipeline project. Article content Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond told the National Post on Friday that he's reserving judgment until he sees a new proposal on the table. Article content 'I'm a little bit (more) with Premier Eby… Until there's a project and a proponent, we're not going to spend much time on it,' said Pond. Article content Article content 'It's so hard to have a discussion about an imaginary project.' Article content Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pushed heavily for a revival of the shelved pipeline, which would have shipped up to 525,000 barrels of Alberta oil per day through nearby Kitimat, B.C., and ultimately to markets in the Asia-Pacific region via tanker. Article content Smith has said that the revamped North Coast pipeline should end at the Port of Prince Rupert, citing its close proximity to potential buyers in markets like Japan and South Korea. Article content She's also said that shipping Alberta oil through northern B.C. is one of the best things Canada can do to reduce its economic dependency on top trading partner the United States. Article content But Eby says that Smith is getting ahead of herself with no entity, public or private, coming forward to lead the project. Article content 'There's no proponent, there's no money, there's no project right now,' Eby said this week during a trade visit Seoul, South Korea. Article content Pond says he agrees with Smith that Prince Rupert is the most logical destination for a new pipeline carrying Alberta oil to the Pacific Ocean. Article content 'If (technical dimensions) were the only thing you were scoring it on… Rupert would score the highest,' said Pond. Article content 'Prince Rupert is a very deep natural harbour, doesn't need to be dredged (and) we're not moving through a congested traffic area (like) Vancouver.' Article content But he added that a new oil pipeline wouldn't make or break Prince Rupert economically, and may not be worth the risk of an oil spill in the sensitive marine ecosystem. Article content Pond said that, like Eby, he supports the federal moratorium on oil tanker traffic along B.C.'s northern coast.
Hamilton Spectator
05-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
New bus shelters in Prince Rupert enhance local transit experience
Prince Rupert has upgraded its public transit system by installing three new bus shelters at key locations across the city. 'The shelters are located at the Prince Rupert Hospital, the intersection of Kootenay and Mckay Street, and Charles Hays Secondary School, which are all priority locations based on the number of active users and community need in those areas,' said the City of Prince Rupert in a recent press release. The City stated that the new enclosures offer improved protection from the elements, which is much needed in Prince Rupert's rainy climate. They were also designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring wheelchair users can comfortably use the covered space. The City and the BC Transit Shelter Program collaboratively funded the project. The program provides municipalities with access to provincial and federal funding that enables affordable bus stop upgrades for local governments. While the program funds the shelters themselves and the cost of installation, local governments cover the costs of the concrete pads and maintenance of the bus stops. 'The priority of more shelters at bus stops is something that we heard loud and clear from transit users when we did our work on our Transportation Plan, and we're happy to be delivering on that request from the community,' said Mayor Herb Pond. 'We're also grateful to BC Transit for providing grant funds to support this work, and look forward to making continued improvements in the years to come.' The City emphasized that providing supportive transit amenities in designated priority areas is a key objective of the City's Transportation Plan. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
28-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Vandalism of chainsaw sculpture gift from Chetwynd deeply disappoints Prince Rupert's city council
A striking chainsaw carving has been vandalized just days after the District of Chetwynd gifted it to Prince Rupert at the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference in May. In a press release, the city council of Prince Rupert expressed that they are deeply disappointed after witnessing the damage done to the wood carving installation at the beloved Totem Park. Someone has removed the wing of the mighty eagle in the sculpture. 'It's heartbreaking to see something that was gifted to us as a sign of friendship damaged in this way. We hope to see it soon restored to its former glory,' said Mayor Herb Pond. The chainsaw carving, created by Jarette Dahl titled 'Survival of the Fittest,' highlights the area's wildlife. It was presented to the City by Chetwynd's mayor, Allen Courtoreille. The City says this gift was intended to be a lasting symbol of inter-community connection and shared appreciation for local artistry. 'The City is currently assessing the extent of the damage and will be working with Chetwynd and the carver to determine how and when repairs can be made,' City said. The press release urges anyone with information about the vandalism to contact the City.
