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Residents west of Sackville getting set to fight proposed quarry
Residents in British Settlement and Westcock are gearing up to fight another quarry in their area — a quarry that they fear would destroy property values, jeopardize water supplies, endanger the stability of their homes and pose a threat to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bowser Construction, British Settlement, quarry, Randy Johnson, Sharon Ward, Westcock
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Hundreds of student strikers march on Sackville town hall to demand action on climate change
Hundreds of students in Sackville rallied in the academic quadrangle at Mount Allison University today before marching to town hall to demand that all levels of government take action on climate change. Students from Salem Elementary, Marshview Middle School, Tantramar … Continue reading
Sackville is changing the boundaries of its Waterfowl Park
At its meeting Monday evening, town council gave approval in principle to a bylaw changing the boundaries of the Sackville Waterfowl Park. The changes reflect the addition of nearly 20 acres of marsh, woodland and meadow bequeathed to the town … Continue reading
Sackville Town Council news: Joel Plaskett, future hotel tax, potholes & paving
It’s not quite a done deal, but it appears that singer/songwriter Joel Plaskett, one of Atlantic Canada’s best-known musicians, will be a headliner at Sackville’s Bordertown Festival in May. At its meeting last night, town council authorized the mayor to … Continue reading
Mt. A. prof not surprised as Stephen Lewis calls out misdeeds of Canadian mining outfits
David Thomas, professor of politics and international relations at Mount Allison University says he’s not surprised at comments made last week by former UN ambassador Stephen Lewis. During a speech in Sackville on Tuesday, Lewis accused Canadian mining companies of … Continue reading
Mt. A. president’s series: Stephen Lewis on Jane Philpott, HIV/AIDs & climate change
A veteran Canadian activist and former United Nations ambassador told an audience at Mount Allison University Tuesday night that the resignation of Jane Philpott from the Trudeau cabinet represents a huge loss. “The country has lost one of the best … Continue reading
