Monthly Archives: September 2025

Mt. A. prof calls Chignecto Isthmus gas plant a ‘done deal’

Posted on September 29, 2025 by brucewark

Mount Allison University Politics Professor Mario Levesque says it’s increasingly evident that the proposed gas/diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus is a “done deal” and the only thing that could stop it would be massive protests similar to the anti-fracking … Continue reading →

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Tantramar mayor cites differences between his letter to Rogers & the one council voted not to send to Premier Holt, NB Power & PROENERGY

Posted on September 26, 2025 by brucewark

Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black says there are two significant differences between his letter asking Rogers Communications to find an alternate site for its proposed cellphone tower and the letter Councillor Michael Tower wanted council to send to Premier Holt and … Continue reading →

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Opponents of NB Power gas plant project shocked & disheartened by council vote

Posted on September 24, 2025 by brucewark

Opponents of the big, gas/diesel generating plant that NB Power wants built on the Chignecto Isthmus seemed shocked Tuesday night after Tantramar Town Council voted against calling for the immediate cancellation of the project. Midgic resident Juliette Bulmer told reporters … Continue reading →

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Tantramar council defeats motion to oppose 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village

Posted on September 24, 2025 by brucewark

In a narrow 5-4 vote Tuesday, Tantramar Town Council decided against urging the immediate cancellation of the proposed, 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village on the Chignecto Isthmus. The decision came after Councillor Michael Tower moved a motion, … Continue reading →

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Town engineer cautions Sackville residents about water use, but says there’s enough for flushing the pipes in October

Posted on September 23, 2025 by brucewark

Tantramar’s town engineer says Sackville residents who are on the municipal water system should be cautious about how much they use as the current drought continues. At the same time, Jon Eppell says he’s confident there’s enough water to conduct … Continue reading →

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Province rejects Tantramar mayor’s call for comprehensive environmental assessment of proposed NB Power gas plant

Posted on September 22, 2025 by brucewark

Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black says the provincial environment minister has rejected his request for a comprehensive environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant on the Chignecto Isthmus. During today’s town council meeting, Black said he had … Continue reading →

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Strong environmental focus at Sackville Fall Fair with activists saying ‘no’ to big gas plant on the Isthmus

Posted on September 21, 2025 by brucewark

Environmental activists had a strong presence Saturday at Sackville’s Fall Fair as many carried banners and rode bicycles in the parade while others distributed flyers and posters from booths run by organizations that included Seniors for Climate Tantramar, the Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Federal agency OK’s gas/diesel plant on the Isthmus; MLA calls for comprehensive provincial review

Posted on September 19, 2025 by brucewark

Tantramar MLA Megan Mitton says she’s not surprised that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has decided no further federal review is needed for the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant on the Chignecto Isthmus. “The decision is not … Continue reading →

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Premier Holt says there are many unanswered questions about proposed NB Power gas plant on the Isthmus

Posted on September 16, 2025 by brucewark

Premier Susan Holt says her government is asking many questions about the proposed gas/diesel generating plant that NB Power wants built on the Chignecto Isthmus. “There’s tonnes of questions on this project,” Holt said today after talking with Phyllis Wheaton … Continue reading →

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Audience member blows the whistle on NB Power

Posted on September 16, 2025 by brucewark

By: John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Daily Gleaner September 13, 2025 Sitting at the back of an auditorium, Randy Dickinson blasted a whistle, shocking the audience below him. The long-time advocate for people with disabilities had just … Continue reading →

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Protesters march in Sackville against proposed, 500 MW gas plant near Centre Village

Posted on September 14, 2025 by brucewark

About 130 people attended a rally and march in Sackville Saturday to protest against NB Power’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant on the environmentally sensitive Chignecto Isthmus. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of how … Continue reading →

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