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Tantramar MLA Megan Mitton running for NB Green Party leadership
Megan Mitton’s announcement this week that she is running for the leadership of New Brunswick’s Green Party rekindled memories of that suspense-filled night on September 24th, 2018, when her provincial political career officially began with a razor-thin, 11-vote victory over … Continue reading
Tantramar council dismisses Code of Conduct complaint against Mayor Wiggins-Colwell with little discussion and no debate
In a 6-2 vote Tuesday, Tantramar council summarily dismissed a code of conduct complaint against Mayor Wiggins-Colwell for the statement she posted on the town’s Facebook page a few hours after the province announced its approval of the proposed 500 … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Tantramar
Tagged Chignecto Isthmus gas/diesel plant, Code of Conduct bylaw
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Tantramar outlines requirements for $50,000 review of its fire services
The Town of Tantramar is seeking proposals from outside consultants for a comprehensive review of its fire service, which operates three fire halls in Dorchester, Sackville and Pointe de Bute. The review will include the development of a 10-year plan … Continue reading
Posted in Sackville Fire & Rescue, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Fire Service Review, Request for Proposals
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Mayor’s controversial gas-plant statement survives tied Tantramar council vote
In a tied, 4-4 vote, the motion to rescind Mayor Wiggins-Colwell’s controversial statement about the proposed Tantramar gas plant was defeated Thursday after a 35 minute council debate that revealed sharp divisions of opinion. Councillors Alyssa Greene, Wayne Wells and … Continue reading
Coalition vows to fight on despite provincial approval of big, Isthmus gas plant
The Protect the Chignecto Isthmus Coalition (PCIC) is calling on Tantramar Town Council to pass a resolution calling on the federal minister of the environment to review the environmental, health and social effects of the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant … Continue reading
New banners, new book as Tantramar honours its military veterans
“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
Province approves 500 MW gas/diesel plant in Tantramar with 45 conditions
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
Tantramar council divided over proposed Wheaton Bridge committee
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
Tantramar announces independent review of its fire services
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
Commentary: No Madam Mayor, we’re not dead yet
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 →