"Weeks away from a decision from the federal government, more than 1,000 people turned up at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Saturday to rally against the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline.

The rally was part of a national day of action against climate change, which prompted similar gatherings across Canada.

Some demonstrators hope that protests such as these will send a clear message to Prime Minister Stephen Harper."

Christine Tam reports for Global News May 10, 2014. [2]