# Fraser River at Risk | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-05T12:45:16+00:00
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Canada’s government is fast-tracking the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 port expansion in Vancouver, potentially designating it a “national interest” project to bypass environmental hurdles — sparking fierce backlash from scientists and conservationists. The $100 billion trade boost comes at a steep ecological cost: the Fraser River Estuary, a critical nursery for endangered orcas and salmon, faces destruction of nearly 200 hectares of habitat. While authorities promise habitat restoration and whale protection measures, critics warn these are insufficient and that weakening environmental laws could lead to irreversible damage — all as economic development takes center stage over ecological preservation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/142f68a851c8f250

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