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‘We were left in the dark’: Protesters challenge $3.5B Tantramar gas plant
About 60 protesters, including a moose mascot, gathered in the driving rain Friday for a May Day rally at the entrance to the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant on the Chignecto Isthmus near Centre Village. “No gas plant, no … Continue reading
“Not just yes or no: Tantramar candidates differ on strategies re proposed gas plant
The 18 candidates running for seats on Tantramar Town Council gave a variety of answers Tuesday when asked how they see the municipality’s role regarding NB Power’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village. “You all … Continue reading
‘Why should we trust you?’ Fire dept. crisis puts incumbents on the spot
The continuing turmoil within the Sackville fire department came up repeatedly Tuesday as residents questioned the candidates running for seats on Tantramar Town Council during a forum attended by about 200 people at the Church by the Lake in Middle … Continue reading
Is Sackville about to lose another piece of its past?
The 132-year-old Main Street building that houses Goya’s Pizza and Chirps Bar along with several other small businesses and apartments has been sold to AIL CEO Mike Wilson for $1.4 million. Property records show that he bought it on March … Continue reading
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Tantramar mayoralty candidates discuss how to protect the town’s heritage bldgs and streetscapes
Tantramar’s three mayoralty candidates — Terry Jones, Debbie Wiggins-Colwell and Sabine Dietz — discussed how they would support steps to protect the town’s built heritage and especially its streetscapes during a radio forum earlier this month. Sackville repealed its heritage … Continue reading
Protesters rally in Sackville as environmental award goes to gas plant opponents
“Hey, hey USA take your plant and go away,” about 40 demonstrators chanted as they marched across Sackville’s main intersection at Bridge and Main on Wednesday. “No gas plant, no gas plant!” they shouted as motorists stopped at the lights … Continue reading
Tantramar mayoralty candidates discuss public question periods during radio forum
Tantramar’s three mayoralty candidates — Debbie Wiggins-Colwell, Terry Jones and Sabine Dietz — discussed whether they would push for question periods at all public council meetings during their radio forum last week at CHMA-FM. Before amalgamation in 2023, Sackville Town … Continue reading
Tantramar mayoralty candidates engage in lively debate on property taxes
Tantramar’s three mayoralty candidates debated the sensitive topic of municipal property taxes and tax rebates during a one-hour radio forum last week at Sackville’s campus-community station CHMA. Since amalgamation in 2023, property tax rates in the former LSDs have been … Continue reading
What to do about Sackville Fire & Rescue? Tantramar mayoralty candidates discuss the ongoing turmoil
The three Tantramar mayoralty candidates — Sabine Dietz, Debbie Wiggins-Colwell and Terry Jones — discussed how to resolve ongoing problems within the Sackville Fire Department during their one-hour radio forum on Friday at CHMA, 106.9 FM, the local, campus-community radio … Continue reading
Tantramar mayoralty candidates discuss proposed NB Power gas plant during CHMA radio forum
The three Tantramar mayoralty candidates — Sabine Dietz, Terry Jones and Debbie Wiggins-Colwell — took part on Friday in a one-hour radio forum at local radio station CHMA, 106.9 FM. The forum was organized by Warktimes and moderator Carol Cooke and … Continue reading
Tantramar council dismisses complaint against Coun. Butcher over sexism claim
Tantramar Town Council dismissed a formal complaint against Councillor Allison Butcher Tuesday on the grounds that it was “frivolous, vexatious, or made for an improper purpose” or that it did not fall “within the scope of this Code of Conduct.” … Continue reading
