Monthly Archives: April 2026

Two new critiques challenge NB Power’s proposed Isthmus gas plant

Posted on April 8, 2026 by brucewark

Two new critiques from the Protect the Chignecto Isthmus Coalition (PCIC) are challenging NB Power’s proposed 500 MW fossil fuel generating plant near Centre Village — but from very different angles. In an academic paper, communications consultant Lisa J. Griffin … Continue reading →

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5 years after Montana fire dept. investigation, several key reforms haven’t been implemented

Posted on April 6, 2026 by brucewark

Tantramar CAO Jennifer Borne issued a news release last week revealing that while a number of recommendations from the Montana Consulting Group workplace assessment of Sackville Fire & Rescue have been implemented, several key ones have not. Although the Montana … Continue reading →

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NB Power defends 100-MW expansion of Isthmus gas/diesel plant as critics warn of long-term risks

Posted on April 1, 2026 by brucewark

New Brunswick’s Energy & Utilities Board heard final arguments today on whether it should approve a proposed 100-MW expansion of NB Power’s controversial Chignecto Isthmus gas-fired generating project. The expansion would increase the proposed RIGS (Renewable Integration and Grid Security) … Continue reading →

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