Monthly Archives: January 2026

Mt. A. prof calls on Tantramar councillors to take more active role in solving fire dept. crisis

Posted on January 6, 2026 by brucewark

Mount Allison University Politics Professor Geoff Martin says it’s time for Tantramar councillors to get more involved in dealing with the problems in the Sackville fire department. “I mean, it’s not just the mayor and the CAO who administer the … Continue reading →

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12 Sackville firefighters turn in their pagers as turmoil continues in the department

Posted on January 5, 2026 by brucewark

A dozen members of Sackville Fire & Rescue turned in their pagers today at town hall and delivered a two-page letter outlining their grievances to Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer Borne. This brings the roster of Sackville volunteer firefighters to about … Continue reading →

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NB Power lacks ‘social licence’ for Centre Village gas plant activists say

Posted on January 3, 2026 by brucewark

Meredith Fisher of Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN) says New Brunswick Power does not have the social licence needed to operate a big gas/diesel generating plant in the community of Tantramar. “This is a democratic country and we have … Continue reading →

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