DonLever Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/court-grants-injunction-against-wetsuweten-supporters-blocking-bc-ports/ar-BBZPmej?ocid=spartandhp A B.C. court has granted an injunction against protesters who have blocked ports in the Lower Mainland for four straight days in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en pipeline opponents. The B.C. Maritime Employers Association said it was granted the injunction by a B.C. Supreme Court judge late Sunday afternoon and served it to the demonstrators at Deltaport and the Port of Vancouver at 5:30 p.m. "While we respect the right to a peaceful protest, we need to ensure that our 7000 skilled waterfront employees are able to get to their place of work, safely perform their jobs and continue to support their families," BCMEA president and CEO Mike Leonard said in a statement. Protesters have been blocking three entrances to the Port of Vancouver since Thursday, when RCMP began enforcing a court injunction granted on Dec. 31 against Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and other members in northern B.C. On Saturday night, another group of protesters descended on the entrance to nearby Deltaport, which is Canada's busiest port. The group stayed overnight and refused to allow workers into the area to start their shifts Sunday morning. The Port of Vancouver and BCMEA say the actions have caused "significant impacts" to port operations in both Delta and Vancouver. The Wet'suwet'en pipeline opponents, who refer to themselves as land defenders, are attempting to block construction of the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline at a worksite near Houston, B.C. The RCMP enforcement, which has seen 21 arrests so far, has sparked solidarity protests throughout B.C. and across Canada, with demonstrators looking to "shut down Canada" by halting commercial traffic. Protesters in Ontario have blocked Via Rail train service for three straight days, while freight train traffic has also been blocked in the province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuktravella Posted February 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2020 ya the government needs to clear the way for people going to work and trains and ferries etcetc pipeline can be fought in court if they want but otherwise get out of here. If people dont like oil companies dont drive a car or use anything made with oil good luck with that tho. Sick of lobbyists protesting when they just trying to make money on it. Tent city lobbyists are a prime example of causing trouble at price to taxpayers 3 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, canuktravella said: ya the government needs to clear the way for people going to work and trains and ferries etcetc pipeline can be fought in court if they want but otherwise get out of here. If people dont like oil companies dont drive a car or use anything made with oil good luck with that tho. Sick of lobbyists protesting when they just trying to make money on it. Tent city lobbyists are a prime example of causing trouble at price to taxpayers Natural gas pipe but, you know, whatever right? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, inane said: Natural gas pipe but, you know, whatever right? natural gas oil comes from ground similar damage if theres a spill but watever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beni Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, canuktravella said: natural gas oil comes from ground similar damage if theres a spill but watever https://breakingenergy.com/2014/12/22/how-dangerous-is-lng/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, beni said: https://breakingenergy.com/2014/12/22/how-dangerous-is-lng/ ok then its not dangerous at all im not sure why they dont want the pipeline then it probably just comes to them being greedy and wanting a money pay out from pipelines so maybe the government shouldnt listen to them 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan Strome Posted February 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 hours ago, inane said: Natural gas pipe but, you know, whatever right? 4 hours ago, canuktravella said: ok then its not dangerous at all im not sure why they dont want the pipeline then it probably just comes to them being greedy and wanting a money pay out from pipelines so maybe the government shouldnt listen to them This is how ridiculous this is. LNG will greatly reduce global emissions yet people are blocking it. More evidence of how uneducated some are. 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: This is how ridiculous this is. LNG will greatly reduce global emissions yet people are blocking it. More evidence of how uneducated some are. Probably the fracking issue. Though nothing like being held up by people and having your serfs out protesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 40 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: This is how ridiculous this is. LNG will greatly reduce global emissions yet people are blocking it. More evidence of how uneducated some are. Not about global warming. All about exerting native sovereignty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Warhippy Posted February 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 hours ago, canuktravella said: ok then its not dangerous at all im not sure why they dont want the pipeline then it probably just comes to them being greedy and wanting a money pay out from pipelines so maybe the government shouldnt listen to them With respect. No Not everything with First Nations people is about money. using that as your go to is entirely ignorant. Educate yourself on the matter 1 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 hours ago, canuktravella said: ok then its not dangerous at all im not sure why they dont want the pipeline then it probably just comes to them being greedy and wanting a money pay out from pipelines so maybe the government shouldnt listen to them That's ridiculous dude. To completely disregard indigenous history, culture, and land claims while claiming they're all just greedy is laughable. Not everything is about money. There are many indigenous nations with lands claims, and many wish to preserve what they claim are their traditional lands. This has been going on long before the landmark Degamuukw decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 The debate is Wealth/Money over the Environment. Some people just don't think its worth it. There is much more clean energy out there to profit from. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 9 hours ago, inane said: Natural gas pipe but, The gas coming from a Melmacian’s butt when they fart is anything but natural. Ask Alf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Run them over. You don't have the right to obstruct me or anybody else. 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 This might be a silly observation, I'm a little ignorant to all of the complexities of this situation. But why wouldn't they just bypass the Wetsuwet'en reserves? Go around them, and then this way they wouldn't have to pay that First Nation memberships millions. Cut them out of the deal, then we'll see who complains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 10 hours ago, inane said: Natural gas pipe but, you know, whatever right? Right, sometimes I wish first nation people would just say how much they want from the beginning so we can get on with it. If there going to protest and blockade to stop progress we should put a hault to their cheques right away and see how fast they fold. Our government is weak and allows this to go on too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 hours ago, canuktravella said: ok then its not dangerous at all im not sure why they dont want the pipeline then it probably just comes to them being greedy and wanting a money pay out from pipelines so maybe the government shouldnt listen to them Why would we listen? I have no problem showing respect to a government who is self sufficient but these first nations people can't manage their own reserves and should have no say in how we manage our natural resources. They want no part in management all they want is free revenue $$$$$$ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowBoyCoyote Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 im a registered indian, the indians want the project its just some hereditary chief just flexing his muscle followed by a bunch of hippies and people with no jobs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Coconuts said: Not everything is about money. There are many indigenous nations with lands claims, and many wish to preserve what they claim are their traditional lands. This has been going on long before the landmark Degamuukw decision. this is true, but in this case it looks like what the hereditary chiefs want and what the band members want is clearly at odds. 20/20 elected band councils want this project. Thats pretty amazing, almost nothing gets consensus like that. There might be some conflict in terms of where the boundaries lie in terms of responsibilities for unneeded land, but in this case we have a very clear statement of what people in the bands want. I think thats why the actual numbers of first nations protestors is quite low against this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Warhippy said: With respect. No Not everything with First Nations people is about money. using that as your go to is entirely ignorant. Educate yourself on the matter Its all about the money, as control\power = revenue. Many reserves out there are self sufficient and are not the ones blocking progress its the ones who haven't figured it out yet and want to continue with the old ways of handouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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