Monthly Archives: August 2026

Commentary: No Madam Mayor, we’re not dead yet

Posted on August 31, 2026 by brucewark

by Logan Atkinson, Seniors for Climate Tantramar Whatever you may think about municipal politics and local politicians, it’s hard to argue that Tantramar’s new mayor and council have been sitting on their hands. Finally, it seems, we’re working towards a … Continue reading →

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New banners, new book as Tantramar honours its military veterans

Posted on August 30, 2026 by brucewark

“I thought I’d start off with a couple of door prizes,” Garth Zwicker said as he kicked off this year’s ceremony for the unveiling of 10 more military veterans’ street banners. “You’ve got to be quick and you’ve got to … Continue reading →

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Province approves 500 MW gas/diesel plant in Tantramar with 45 conditions

Posted on August 28, 2026 by brucewark

The New Brunswick government has approved construction of a 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village subject to 45 conditions that require the U.S. company PROENERGY to monitor air and water quality and submit a net zero greenhouse gas emissions … Continue reading →

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Tantramar council divided over proposed Wheaton Bridge committee

Posted on August 27, 2026 by brucewark

Tantramar town council spent more than 35 minutes Monday discussing the membership and terms of reference for a committee that would investigate ways of saving the Wheaton Covered Bridge, but could not come to a consensus on how to proceed. … Continue reading →

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Tantramar announces independent review of its fire services

Posted on August 26, 2026 by brucewark

Dan Dupuis, Tantramar’s director of protective services says the town’s fire services will soon undergo an independent review. He made the announcement during Monday’s town council meeting where he said staff are in the final stages of preparing a request … Continue reading →

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Tantramar councillors & Premier Holt discuss taxes, roads, health care & rural services

Posted on August 24, 2026 by brucewark

Aside from highly contentious issues such as the proposed gas plant and the plan for highway tolls, Premier Holt discussed a wide range of other issues with Tantramar Town Council last week including property tax reform, road safety and local … Continue reading →

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Premier Holt faces pushback from Tantramar council over Aulac tolls

Posted on August 22, 2026 by brucewark

Premier Holt tried to defend her government’s plan to put toll booths on the TransCanada highway at Aulac near the Nova Scotia border as she answered persistent questions from Tantramar Councillor Allison Butcher and several of her council colleagues during … Continue reading →

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Give us proof Sisson mine won’t threaten waterways: local officials

Posted on August 21, 2026 by brucewark

by John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: Telegraph-Journal August 20, 2026 The company that wants to build what the prime minister calls a “nation-building” mine in central New Brunswick has met again with the local government that has serious … Continue reading →

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Premier Holt hears Tantramar’s gas plant concerns, offers few answers

Posted on August 20, 2026 by brucewark

Premier Holt had little to say about NB Power’s proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant Wednesday during a 50 minute meeting with Tantramar Town Council. Her only promise during the nine minute discussion about the gas plant was that the provincial … Continue reading →

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Commentary: The tricky world of misrepresentation — gas plant edition

Posted on August 17, 2026 by brucewark

By Logan Atkinson, Seniors for Climate — Tantramar Children have a wonderfully efficient way of getting to the heart of the matter.  “Liar! Liar! Pants on fire!” If a peer steps outside the recognized moral order, then there’s no need … Continue reading →

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‘Do your job’: Federal minister pressed to review Centre Village gas plant

Posted on August 14, 2026 by brucewark

The executive director of the Atlantic Wildlife Institute is renewing his call for federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin to order a comprehensive review of the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village. “We’re asking her to do her job,” … Continue reading →

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