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Saskatchewan calls Northern Shield Energy Corridor pipeline positive news
Saskatchewan shares its opinion on the proposed Alberta-Ontario pipeline through the Northern Shield Energy Corridor announced without Saskatchewan.
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Western Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
Let Alberta Decide says pipeline deal shows Alberta still paying the price
A proposed new pipeline to the West Coast is being celebrated by governments in Ottawa and Edmonton, but Let Alberta Decide says Albertans should be cautious before declaring victory.
CBC News
· 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
Canada's National Observer
· Jul 8, 2026
Growing BC wildfire closes Highway 1 as more evacuation alerts issued
A growing wildfire in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon has forced further evacuation alerts and the closure of a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Loonie Politics
· 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.
The Globe and Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
The new pipeline push in Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been front and centre of two pipeline proposal announcements in the past week. First, she and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new southern route for the proposed West Coast pipeline on Thursday. Just a few days later, on Monday, she and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a proposal for a new 3,300-kilometre pipeline that would carry crude oil from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario. Emma Graney is the Globe’s energy reporter. She’s on the show to explain these two proposed projects, how likely it is they’ll be constructed, and what all this says about changing sentiments around pipelines in Canada. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
National Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Scott Stinson: Doug Ford, Danielle Smith trade smiles and belt buckles as new pipeline proposal is announced
The proposal for a 'Northern Shield' pipeline would build a Canada-only route from Alberta to southwestern Ontario
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Related coverage for "Saskatchewan calls Northern Shield Energy Corridor pipeline positive news": Western Standard — Let Alberta Decide says pipeline deal shows Alberta still paying the price. CBC News — Alberta proposing route through southern B.C. for new West Coast oil pipeline. Canada's National Observer — Growing BC wildfire closes Highway 1 as more evacuation alerts issued. Loonie Politics — Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route. The Globe and Mail — The new pipeline push in Canada. National Post — Scott Stinson: Doug Ford, Danielle Smith trade smiles and belt buckles as new pipeline proposal is announced