Judge grants request to adjourn hearing on continuing injunction against them in fight against World Energy GH2, but current injunction still stands
Sheila Hinks was all smiles outside at Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador courtroom in Corner Brook on Friday, March 3, after Justice George Murphy granted a request brought by her and three other women for an adjournment in the hearing of World Energy GH2’s application to continue and injunction against protesters at its Mainland test site. Hinks is one of the protesters. - Diane Crocker/SaltWire NetworkCORNER BROOK, N.L.
As for the issue of prejudice to the parties, both Doug Skinner, counsel for World Energy GH2, and Adam Crocker, counsel for three other respondents, spoke to the wasted costs and expenses incurred preparing for the hearing. Crocker noted the expenses incurred by his clients to attend court. “That is because as long as the injunction stays in place any other prejudice can be largely dealt with by way of costs,” said Murphy.A large group of people showed up at the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Friday, March 3, for the hearing on the continuation of an injunction against protesters at a World Energy GH2 test site in Mainland.
She said the work being done by the company is causing destruction to the water, land and wildlife and to residents' way of life.“Because my heart is in this land. I love the Port au Port Peninsula. I love Newfoundland. I’m a fisherman. I love the water. I love the freedom of our areas.”“It’s going to change our way of life," she said.
“We’re also very pleased that the injunction stays in place because that is paramount for keeping our people and the community safe. And that’s what this is all about. Nothing more than that, safety.”
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