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Olsen calls NEB process ‘theatre’ Green Party Interim-Leader decries NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline Tim Collins News Contributor
On November 25, the B.C. Green Party Interim Leader, Adam Olsen, testified before the National Energy Board’s (NEB) hearings on the expansion of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline. But, although Olsen’s testimony was applauded by the Green Party, his appearance before the hearings was as a representative of the Tsartlip First Nation in the WASÁNEC (Saanich) territory. Born in Victoria, Olsen and his three siblings were raised on the Tsartlip First Nation in Brentwood Bay. Olsen continues to live on the property where he grew up. While Olsen said that he has concerns about the pipeline’s safety, his before the “The NEB has testimony NEB was limited to the a strong record of concerns relevant to his intervener status and never saying no.” the elements of the plan that directly impacted – Adam Olsen him as a representative of his First Nation. In his testimony, Olsen emphasized the commercial and economic value of Aboriginal fisheries, which have been sustainably developed through traditional Aboriginal practices such as reef net fishing. Olsen explained that the Aboriginal legal right to carry on the fishery guaranteed by the [Douglas] treaty is unqualified. “I am directly affected [by the Kinder Morgan project] because I am part of the Douglas Treaty and the route of shipping traffic is directly over the places that we fish, said Olsen.” Olsen said the current level of tanker traffic is already in question given the provisions of the Douglas Treaty. PlEASE SEE: Cross examination removed, page 4
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Savanna Watt from North Saanich is dressed warmly in her stroller as she and her family awaited the arrival of the Sidney Sparkles Parade Saturday on Beacon Avenue. For more photos, turn to page 3.
North Saanich council sworn in
Mayor Alice Finall says election put exceptional group around the table Steven Heywood News staff
In what Mayor Alice Finall called a “flawless performance,” the new council of the District of North Saanich was sworn in Monday afternoon in front of a full house. Finall, along with Celia Stock, Murray Weisenberger, Geoff Orr, Heather Gartshore, Jack McClintock and Jack Thornburgh took the oath of office under the watchful eye of Director of Corporate
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North Saanich Councillor Murray Weisenberger is sworn in on Monday.
Services Curt Kingsley and then took their seats at the council table. In her inaugural address, Finall said the election on Nov. 15 that saw 53 per cent voter turnout, “was (electors’) opportunity to have (their) voices heard as to the type of council and the people who (they) want to represent (them) over the next four years.” Finall called the entire new council “an exceptional group.” PlEASE SEE: Finall returns as North Saanich’s, page 5
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