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Alberta proposes route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline

CBC News

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July 2, 2026

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CBC News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Alberta proposing route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline

Alberta proposing route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 6, 2026

Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a route for a proposed west-east oil pipeline. The two premiers say it would stretch 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to refineries in Sarnia, Ont., without crossing the U.S. border. The Ontario government says the line would move 500,000 barrels of crude [] The post Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Western Standard

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· Jul 2, 2026

Alberta set to propose southern BC route for new West Coast oil pipeline

The Alberta government is set to announce that it is proposing a southern route for its new one-million-barrel-a-day crude oil pipeline to the West Coast.

National Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Alberta, Ontario announce proposal for new west-east oil pipeline and minerals corridor

Danielle Smith and Doug Ford are advancing a new proposed pipeline that would ship Alberta oil to refineries

Rabble.ca

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· Jul 7, 2026

Danielle Smith and Doug Ford, announce performative pipeline pact

A northern route to Sarnia for Alberta heavy crude might have potential, but don’t bet the farm at Hardisty yet. The post Danielle Smith and Doug Ford, announce performative pipeline pact appeared first on rabble.ca.

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Related coverage for "Alberta proposes route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline": CBC News — Alberta proposing route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline. Loonie Politics — Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route. Western Standard — Alberta set to propose southern BC route for new West Coast oil pipeline. National Post — Alberta, Ontario announce proposal for new west-east oil pipeline and minerals corridor. Rabble.ca — Danielle Smith and Doug Ford, announce performative pipeline pact