Monthly Archives: April 2024

MLA Megan Mitton presses Horizon to extend access to family docs and lengthen ER hours in Sackville

Posted on April 28, 2024 by brucewark

Memramcook-Tantramar MLA Megan Mitton opened Thursday night’s public meeting on health care by thanking senior officials from the Horizon Health Network for attending. But she also made it clear, as she spoke for many of the approximately 400 people in … Continue reading →

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Tantramar moves ahead on wilderness park in the heart of Sackville

Posted on April 23, 2024 by brucewark

The Town of Tantramar is moving ahead with the development of a municipal park in Sackville’s old Pickard quarry. The park will include a network of walking trails looping around quarry ponds, a 5-6 car parking lot off Charlotte Street, … Continue reading →

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NB Green leader calls for more local decision-making & greater investment in final report on his health-care tour

Posted on April 21, 2024 by brucewark

New Brunswick Green Party leader David Coon has renewed his call for major investments in health care combined with more local say in decision-making. “Granting greater autonomy to local managers and engaging local citizens on community health boards would ensure … Continue reading →

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Dozens renew their call to ‘axe’ the federal carbon tax in ongoing border protest

Posted on April 13, 2024 by brucewark

A few dozen protesters gathered today in the parking lot at the Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre and along the TransCanada highway calling on the federal government to “axe” its carbon tax on fuels. Traffic crossing the provincial borders sped … Continue reading →

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