By The Canadian Press

Hearings for route of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion begin

Jan 22, 2018 | 8:41 AM

The National Energy Board is set to hold hearings in British Columbia starting today on the detailed route of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

The existing Trans Mountain line has carried oil from Alberta to B.C. since 1953.

Spokeswoman Ali Hounsell says the company tried to route the new line along the old line where possible, but in some areas, urbanization made that difficult.

The City of Burnaby opposes the proposed route, which runs through conservation areas and parks.