Ok I'm from the lower mainland. I grew up in BC. Its no secret that there could be a trade war between BC and Alberta. Its been bubbling for awhile now since the PM approved the Trans Mountain pipeline from Edmonton to the Burrard inlet. I used to live about a mile from where the main shipping terminal could be, when I grew up there in the early 1970's. How far could this trade war go if it happens? Well BC fired the first volley by saying that when the 2nd pipeline gets built (its practically on top of the first one built in the 1950's) they propose they tax any further bitumen (oil) coming through there. The thing is the Trans Mountain pipeline was approved by the PM and the National Energy Board (for the most part) The vast majority of land owners did not file any objections. Most of the $7.4B pipeline has been approved by the NEB, which will be built by 2020. I'm kind of mixed on this pipeline. Both Provinces will benefit by this pipeline but if a possible trade war escalates Alberta has more options the BC. For example 90% of the Lower mainland gets its fuel from the existing Kinder Morgan pipeline. What happens if say during this trade war KM decides to shut down the existing pipeline for ahem, "maintenance?" Then what? Hopefully a trade war wont develop but if it does, then what?
The Oilers woe's continue. Last night in San Jose, they gave up the 1st goal for the 34th time this season. By the early part of the 3rd the Home team had 3 goals, the Oilers had 0.
Then surprise the Oilers got a goal. Then another one by the same player. Hey, hey, tied at 3 in the 2nd. We got ourselves a hockey game. Wu who, the go ahead goal 4-3 Oilers. Then in the 3rd, Sharks scored to tie and then they got the go ahead goal and an empty net. Today the NHL observes as voted by fans, the greatest NHL team of all time: The 1984-85 Edmonton Oilers. I watched many of those games on TV. Those were the days. Now look what we have. Anyway, that's all for now.
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