Brishti Basu
@brishti.bsky.social
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Nyx & Kalicum launched their challenge after Justice Catherine Murray found them guilty of drug trafficking 2 weeks ago.
Murray tee'd up the pair's charter challenge by repeatedly stating in her verdict that DULF saved lives.
It's the same judge hearing this case. Story to come @pressprogress.ca
Murray tee'd up the pair's charter challenge by repeatedly stating in her verdict that DULF saved lives.
It's the same judge hearing this case. Story to come @pressprogress.ca
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Nyx & Kalicum launched their challenge after Justice Catherine Murray found them guilty of drug trafficking 2 weeks ago.
Murray tee'd up the pair's charter challenge by repeatedly stating in her verdict that DULF saved lives.
It's the same judge hearing this case. Story to come @pressprogress.ca
Murray tee'd up the pair's charter challenge by repeatedly stating in her verdict that DULF saved lives.
It's the same judge hearing this case. Story to come @pressprogress.ca
This trial will go on for 3 weeks with a verdict expected in January 2026.
Both Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx will be testifying, as will former BC chief coroner Lisa Lapointe, Dr. Brian Emerson (former BC deputy public health officer), and other experts.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
Both Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx will be testifying, as will former BC chief coroner Lisa Lapointe, Dr. Brian Emerson (former BC deputy public health officer), and other experts.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This trial will go on for 3 weeks with a verdict expected in January 2026.
Both Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx will be testifying, as will former BC chief coroner Lisa Lapointe, Dr. Brian Emerson (former BC deputy public health officer), and other experts.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
Both Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx will be testifying, as will former BC chief coroner Lisa Lapointe, Dr. Brian Emerson (former BC deputy public health officer), and other experts.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
Reposted by Brishti Basu
“[Sikhs] may be Canadian citizens, but we’re not Canadians. We’re not treated as Canadians, we’re not given the same rights and privileges. We will always be the outsider.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“[Sikhs] may be Canadian citizens, but we’re not Canadians. We’re not treated as Canadians, we’re not given the same rights and privileges. We will always be the outsider.”
Reposted by Brishti Basu
Meanwhile, it seems the company would really prefer Kitimat residents not talk about what it's like to live next to an LNG plant 💸
LNG Canada offered Kitimat residents money — if they stay quiet | The Narwhal
Neighbours of LNG Canada’s Kitimat plant were offered thousands to compensate for noise and smoke, if they promise not to complain
thenarwhal.ca
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Meanwhile, it seems the company would really prefer Kitimat residents not talk about what it's like to live next to an LNG plant 💸
Adding to this thread @aptnnews.bsky.social:
"Leaders of nations opposed to the projects were not allowed in to Carney’s announcement at a Skeena Substation in Terrace, B.C. Thursday."
aptnnews.ca/national-news/carneys-lng-project-referrals-announcement-in-british-columbia-getting-mixed-reviews/
"Leaders of nations opposed to the projects were not allowed in to Carney’s announcement at a Skeena Substation in Terrace, B.C. Thursday."
aptnnews.ca/national-news/carneys-lng-project-referrals-announcement-in-british-columbia-getting-mixed-reviews/
Carney’s LNG project referrals in B.C. getting mixed reviews
The day after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced two B.C. additions to the federal government’s list of possible project referrals for "nation-building" reaction continued to roll in.
aptnnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Adding to this thread @aptnnews.bsky.social:
"Leaders of nations opposed to the projects were not allowed in to Carney’s announcement at a Skeena Substation in Terrace, B.C. Thursday."
aptnnews.ca/national-news/carneys-lng-project-referrals-announcement-in-british-columbia-getting-mixed-reviews/
"Leaders of nations opposed to the projects were not allowed in to Carney’s announcement at a Skeena Substation in Terrace, B.C. Thursday."
aptnnews.ca/national-news/carneys-lng-project-referrals-announcement-in-british-columbia-getting-mixed-reviews/
This piece is about the health considerations, and about how in Canada, it's First Nations and frontline workers at the forefront of pushback against Canada's aggressive oil & gas sector expansion.
Read here: pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
Read here: pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
As More and More Studies Expose Fossil-fuel Health Harms, Mark Carney Doubles Down
First Nations and frontline workers lead the charge against Canada's aggressive LNG expansion
pressprogress.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This piece is about the health considerations, and about how in Canada, it's First Nations and frontline workers at the forefront of pushback against Canada's aggressive oil & gas sector expansion.
Read here: pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
Read here: pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
And primers on Ksi Lisims and LNG Canada Kitimat from @thenarwhal.ca reporters for more details:
thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-f...
thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...
thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-f...
thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...
Ksi Lisims LNG: Carney’s new ‘nation-building’ project, explained | The Narwhal | The Narwhal
Mark Carney added Ksi Lisims LNG, backed by Nisg̱a’a Nation, to his list of nation-building projects to be referred for federal review
thenarwhal.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
And primers on Ksi Lisims and LNG Canada Kitimat from @thenarwhal.ca reporters for more details:
thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-f...
thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...
thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-f...
thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...
Ksi Lisims LNG is in Carney's second list of priority "nation-building" projects; the first list in Sept. included expanding LNG Canada in Kitimat.
Read @amandafollett.bsky.social's piece on how Carney dodged q's about FN opposition & Ksi Lisims ownership being American: thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Read @amandafollett.bsky.social's piece on how Carney dodged q's about FN opposition & Ksi Lisims ownership being American: thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Ksi Lisims LNG Makes Federal List of ‘Nation-Building’ Projects | The Tyee
The prime minister sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition at a northern BC presser.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Ksi Lisims LNG is in Carney's second list of priority "nation-building" projects; the first list in Sept. included expanding LNG Canada in Kitimat.
Read @amandafollett.bsky.social's piece on how Carney dodged q's about FN opposition & Ksi Lisims ownership being American: thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Read @amandafollett.bsky.social's piece on how Carney dodged q's about FN opposition & Ksi Lisims ownership being American: thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...