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Allain denies contentious Bill would erode local democracy as municipal leaders call for change
As New Brunswick moves further away from democratic decision-making in health and education, the minister of local government is defending proposed legislation that could override the powers of municipal councils. “It’s important that people understand that we’re not eroding any … Continue reading
New zoning application may rekindle debate about Sackville’s ban on more drive-thrus near TransCanada
The numbered company that now owns Sackville’s former Pizza Delight restaurant has applied for permission to build a drive-thru on the Mallard Drive property near TransCanada exit 504. Rashid Tufail of Mississauga, Ontario, who is listed as the sole director … Continue reading
Mt. A. honorary degree awarded to former ambassador in spite of protest
Updated to include information about protests inside Convocation Hall: About 20 people, including professors, students and community members gathered outside Convocation Hall on the Mt. A. campus today to protest against awarding an honorary degree to Deborah Lyons, Canada’s former … Continue reading
DTI releases some info on Sackville bridge damage, but withholds details on repairs & costs
The provincial department of transportation and infrastructure (DTI) has released more information about damage to the Sackville bridge that crosses over the TransCanada highway near the McDonald’s intersection, but there is no indication about what repairs will be needed, when … Continue reading
June 27 set for public hearing on 6-storey Lafford apartment building
Tantramar Town Council will hold a public hearing at 3 p.m. on June 27th to hear any objections to plans by JN Lafford Realty to build a six storey, 71-unit apartment building at 131 Main Street on property behind the … Continue reading
Retiring Mt. A prof Robert Lapp delivers ‘last’ lecture on telling the truth in a time of climate crisis
Every year, members of the graduating class at Mount Allison University choose a professor they would like to hear from one last time. “This year we were excited to announce that Dr. Robert Lapp was selected,” said graduating student Erin … Continue reading
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Mayor pleased as province announces $2.4 million aboiteau to complete Sackville flood control project
Mayor Andrew Black says he’s happy the province has approved building a new $2.4 million aboiteau in Sackville’s industrial park to drain flood water into the Tantramar River. “It’s the final step in completing one of the most ambitious and … Continue reading
CFIA withdraws $6,000 penalty against Sackville farmer in calf’s death
Newly released documents from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) show that a $6,000 penalty against Sackville farmer Keith Carter was withdrawn last November about a month before the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal was scheduled to review it. The CFIA … Continue reading
Mt. A profs urge university not to confer honorary degree on former ambassador
Two Mount Allison professors are calling on the university to abandon its plan to confer an honorary degree on Deborah Lyons, Canada’s former ambassador to Israel and Afghanistan. Politics and International Relations Professor Lara Khattab and Krista Johnston, Director of Women’s … Continue reading
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NB Power seeks to install 3 fast EV chargers in Sackville
NB Power is seeking permission to install three fast 100kw electric vehicle chargers at the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) near TransCanada Hwy exit 504. Brittany Cormier, Tantramar’s Climate Change Co-ordinator told town council on Monday that NB Power is seeking … Continue reading
Tantramar Councillors question developer’s plan for 6-storey apartment building on Main St.
Sackville developer John Lafford is seeking changes to the municipal zoning bylaw so he can construct a six-storey, 71 unit apartment building at 131 Main Street, but judging from their initial reactions, Tantramar councillors have many questions and concerns. Town … Continue reading
