The First Nation says Ashcroft Terminals Ltd. and defendants that include the provincial and federal governments, misled the band.
In a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, the First Nation says Ashcroft Terminals Ltd. and defendants that include the provincial and federal governments, misled the band about the scope of construction activities for a 300 acre railway terminal port.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The First Nation says the site contains “numerous” burial grounds and carbon dating places the Bonaparte on the territory dating back nearly 8,000 years. The lawsuit says Ashcroft Terminal’s construction and excavation activities have disturbed human remains and other archeologically significant artifacts on the site.
The lawsuit says the provincial and federal governments failed to adequately consult the band about the project, but none of the allegations have been proven in court and the defendants have yet to file responses to the claim in court.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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