Are we to have no say in what goes on in our province?  Alberta's economy took a bad hit because oil prices took a serious dive.  Then the expense of natural disasters.  Facts.  There could be significant consequences to British Columbia's coast line in the event of a disaster  Earthquake zone.  I do not live in Vancouver but I do think we have to be careful.  The west has been chewed over by federal governments in the past.  History.  No, we will not be turned into Scrooge by you or anyone else.  I do know if you pollute  land and water it's not an easy fix.  You work for an Ontario newspaper.  You know this to be true.  I was raised in the Glasgow area, in Scotland. I know what pollution can do.  Ever gone to elementary school with a smog mask on your face?  Not for my grandkids - yet   If your rhetoric is your belief you seem  to favour BC industrial waterways match Ontario in pollution levels. A pipeline could make money for BC too but is it history repeating itself? Caution.