Monthly Archives: January 2024

Tantramar council authorizes $2.2 million for partial completion of new aboiteau

Posted on January 29, 2024 by brucewark

Sackville’s flood control project moved another step toward final completion today as municipal councillors awarded a $2,155,575 contract for partial construction of a double-gated aboiteau to discharge storm water into the Tantramar River. They also approved a $71,000 expenditure for … Continue reading →

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Who knew? Tantramar Mayor’s new Round Table on Housing has been meeting secretly since August

Posted on January 26, 2024 by brucewark

Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black caught council watchers off-guard with a surprise announcement near the close of Monday’s committee of the whole meeting. “One more,” he said raising an index finger. “I promise this will be the end,” he added peering … Continue reading →

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Tantramar councillors hear about the water Sackville wants & the water it doesn’t

Posted on January 24, 2024 by brucewark

At its regular meeting next month, Tantramar council will be asked to approve buying a new pump for one of the three deep wells that provide water to the former town of Sackville. “One of those wells had a pump … Continue reading →

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Mt. A. faculty split, CBC’s sanitized language reflect divisions over Israel/Palestine

Posted on January 13, 2024 by brucewark

A split within the Mount Allison Faculty Association (MAFA) surfaced last month over a union statement demanding that Canada call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A group of faculty members tried, but failed, to prevent members of the MAFA … Continue reading →

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Sackville coalition asks Tantramar council for help in ending the slaughter in Gaza

Posted on January 9, 2024 by brucewark

About 50 people held a candlelight vigil outside town hall tonight before asking Tantramar council to write a letter to the prime minister calling for Canadian intervention to help end the war in Gaza. The call for Canada to act … Continue reading →

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