Emma McIntosh is a reporter who covers environment, energy and national news. She previously covered misinformation and disinformation in the 2019 federal election. Before joining National Observer, she reported for StarMetro Calgary, the Toronto Star and the Calgary Herald. A former Seattleite and dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Emma graduated from Ryerson University's undergraduate journalism program in 2018.
She has focused on investigative journalism since 2017. Emma also covered the Alberta provincial election in April 2019. Projects she's worked on have been shortlisted for multiple national awards, including a National Newspaper Award, the Canadian Hillman Prize and CJF Jackman Award for Excellence.
The new twist in the Coastal GasLink saga comes as pressure continues to build on those standing in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en who have blockaded major railway lines in Canada.
The move could signal the beginning of a possible resolution to widespread Wet’suwet’en solidarity rail blockades, which have paralyzed the Canadian economy. But it also may not be enough.
If the Wet'suwet'en solidarity rail blockades can't be resolved, industry is warning of widespread shortages of products like propane and chemicals used to clean drinking water. Meanwhile, lumber and wheat aren't making it to market.
Police officers sawed apart a wooden gate with the word “reconciliation” painted on it and pulled down red dresses meant to honour MMIWG. Seven people were arrested.
The conflict over the Coastal GasLink pipeline stretched into its third day Saturday. Meanwhile, the RCMP drew international condemnation for repeatedly violating freedom of the press.
Four people were arrested Friday, the latest escalation of a battle over the fate of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. It was the second day of RCMP raids in the remote area of northern B.C.
Members of the remote First Nation in northern B.C. are expecting conflict with police to come at any moment. “Nobody slept well last night,” said Jennifer Wickham, a Gidimt'en Clan member
