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Category Archives: Environment
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
‘Do your job’: Federal minister pressed to review Centre Village gas plant
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
Posted in Environment, Indigenous affairs, NB Power, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Chignecto Isthmus gas/diesel plant, PROENERGY
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Commentary: NB Power’s ‘Opposites Day’
by Logan Atkinson, Seniors for Climate Tantramar Fans of Sesame Street will recall the iconic video “Opposites Day,” in which Bert and Ernie learn all about opposites. Whatever they do, the reverse is intended. Whatever they say, the opposite is … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Environment, NB Power, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Seniors for Climate - Tantramar
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Gas plant critics accuse NB Power, PROENERGY of ‘bait and switch’ over Indigenous partnership
Local opponents of the proposed 500 MW gas plant near Centre Village are accusing NB Power and its American partner PROENERGY of practising “bait and switch” tactics in attempting to get public support for their joint project. “For months, PROENERGY … Continue reading
Tantramar council renews opposition to NB Power gas plant, despite doubts it will matter
Tantramar Town Council has once again approved sending a letter to Premier Holt urging her government to stop all further work on the development of a 500 MW gas/diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus. But several members of council who … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, NB Power, Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Chignecto Isthmus gas/diesel plant
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Opponents vow ‘fight is not over’ after EUB approves gas plant
NB Power Vice President Brad Coady says he understands that many people in Tantramar are angry about the utility’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village. “I do sympathize with the anger and I commit that NB … 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 →