Monthly Archives: March 2024

FACT CHECK: Inaccurate, misleading, incomplete statements on Gaza war by members of Tantramar council

Posted on March 31, 2024 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council once again rejected a call last week to write a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau asking Canada to press for a stop to the massacre in occupied Gaza. Warktimes reported what members of council had to say … Continue reading →

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Sackville Ceasefire Now ‘dismayed’ at Tantramar council’s comments on Gaza & refusal to send letter to Trudeau

Posted on March 26, 2024 by brucewark

Members of a Sackville group calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza have rejected arguments by members of Tantramar Town Council that the issue is outside their municipal jurisdiction. “We were deeply dismayed to hear evaluations and comments made on … Continue reading →

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Mt. A’s new library will be part of the community because ‘it’s the right thing to do’

Posted on March 19, 2024 by brucewark

Mount Allison University is planning an $85 million dollar library renovation that could provide more reading, research and recreational opportunities for members of the wider Tantramar community. “We heard loud and clear the comment about community and we always have … Continue reading →

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‘Order please’ — Tantramar mayor shuts down public presentation on Gaza

Posted on March 12, 2024 by brucewark

About 40 members of a group calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza turned their backs on Tantramar Town Council tonight as their spokesperson Sarah Kardash tried, but failed, to make a two-minute presentation. “No, you cannot. No, you cannot,” … Continue reading →

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Toronto-based company, Circular Materials, to manage Tantramar blue bag collection starting in November

Posted on March 11, 2024 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council is expected to endorse changes to the weekly collection of garbage, organic materials and blue-bags that would put Canada’s leading producers of packaged products in charge of its recycling program. Under the new plan, the Toronto-based company … Continue reading →

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Greens set to challenge Higgs on health care in this year’s election

Posted on March 7, 2024 by brucewark

New Brunswick’s Green Party leader will be campaigning on the need for big changes to the health care system in this year’s provincial election. “Certainly health care is going to be the issue in the election, there’s no question about it,” … Continue reading →

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