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   From: Cons"@cda.ca   
      
   But the "general public" - aka as residents and taxpayers of BC - are   
   not welcome.   
      
   Yes, that would be the work of the Harper government once again . . .   
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   CBC News - Jan 14, 2013   
      
      
   Northern Gateway pipeline hearings come to Vancouver   
      
      
   The Northern Gateway Pipeline hearings get underway in Vancouver today,   
   but members of the public will once again not be allowed in to watch the   
   proceedings.   
      
   The federal review panel hearings are being held at the Sheraton   
   Vancouver Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver, but only those who are   
   registered to speak at the community hearings will be able to attend.   
      
   Any other members of the public who want to view the proceedings will   
   have watch from the Westin Bayshore in Coal Harbour, more than a   
   kilometre away.   
      
   The audio from the hearings will also be broadcast online by the panel.   
      
   The federal review panel has said the public is being kept out of the   
   hearings in order to prevent disruptions. A similar format was used last   
   week in Victoria.   
      
   Opponents of the pipeline say they are planning a protest to target the   
   hearings, starting at 5 p.m. PT at the corner of Hastings and Cambie   
   streets.  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   
      
   The hearings run in Vancouver from Jan. 14 to 18, and from Jan. 30 to   
   Feb. 1. They will also be held in Kelowna on Jan. 28.   
      
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