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Category Archives: Environment
Amherst mayor talks about flooding, climate change and youth at Sackville forum
Amherst Mayor David Kogon says one of the options for protecting the transportation corridor on the Chignecto Isthmus could be to elevate both the TransCanada highway and the CN Rail line to prevent flood waters from cutting the commercial links … Continue reading
Sackville could be first in North America to get UN recognition for preserving wetlands
Sackville is seeking international recognition as the kind of small town that protects, creates and restores wetlands within its boundaries including its 75-acre Waterfowl Park. “The Waterfowl Park is, for sure, the anchor in this and is a real jewel … Continue reading
Sackville climate strike targets consumerism, big stores and Canada’s new environment minister
About 55 members of the Sackville Youth Climate Change Coalition gathered at Mount Allison University today before marching down Main Street to Sackville’s main post office where they mailed a letter to the federal minister of the environment as well … Continue reading
Sackville Town Council gets advice on making proposed dog park, trails, public art, etc. more climate-friendly
For the first time, Sackville Town Council is getting advice from an outside group on how to ensure that next year’s capital projects help lessen the negative effects of climate change. A working group of professionals and academics on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Richard Elliot, Mayor's Roundtable on Climate Change
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Sackville’s mayor says new Waterfowl Park Rotary Bridge helps tell environmental story
About 50 people gathered today under a sunny, blue sky to watch the official opening of the $50,000 Rotary Bridge project linking Sackville’s 55-acre Waterfowl Park with a 20-acre park extension on land donated by the late Daniel Lund. “Some … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville
Tagged Daniel Lund, Rotary Bridge, Sackville Rotary Club
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Mt. A. environmental conference hears about the ‘Indianness’ perspective on climate change
About 50 participants in an environmental conference at Mount Allison University got a lesson in the cultural meaning of making direct eye contact yesterday from Noel Milliea, an elder from the Elsipogtog First Nation. Milliea told his audience of teachers, … Continue reading
Hundreds rally in Sackville demanding government action on climate change
The academic quadrangle at Mount Allison University rang with chants today as hundreds of mainly young voices rose in unison: “What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!” As striking students waved placards with messages such … Continue reading
