Speculation on B.C.’s tanker ban ‘premature,’ federal energy minister says

The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation has been designated as a key partner in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ottawa and Alberta regarding a pipeline project aimed at transporting oil to the British Columbia coast. This agreement has sparked a division among Indigenous groups, with some expressing concerns over the implications for their rights and the environment.

Investigators are currently examining the scene of a train derailment involving CPKC near Cranbrook, B.C., where approximately 12 cars, including propane tankers, have left the tracks. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported following the incident.

The Alberta government has reached a deal with Ottawa that includes a commitment to potentially adjust the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, which currently restricts the transport of oil by tanker along British Columbia's coast. This agreement aims to facilitate the export of bitumen from Alberta to the West Coast, amid ongoing discussions about a pipeline project to British Columbia's North Coast.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has expressed significant concern over the rising cases of extortion in British Columbia, emphasizing the urgent need for action. However, he has stated that he cannot disclose the identities of five individuals who were deported due to privacy issues related to these cases.

Two additional grizzly bears have been captured on the central coast of British Columbia as conservation officers continue their search for the bear responsible for an attack on a group of schoolchildren and teachers. The incident, which occurred on November 20, 2025, resulted in injuries to eleven individuals, with two critically hurt. Authorities are investigating the captured bears to determine any connection to the attack.