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Category Archives: Environment
Tantramar moves ahead on wilderness park in the heart of Sackville
The Town of Tantramar is moving ahead with the development of a municipal park in Sackville’s old Pickard quarry. The park will include a network of walking trails looping around quarry ponds, a 5-6 car parking lot off Charlotte Street, … Continue reading
Dozens renew their call to ‘axe’ the federal carbon tax in ongoing border protest
A few dozen protesters gathered today in the parking lot at the Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre and along the TransCanada highway calling on the federal government to “axe” its carbon tax on fuels. Traffic crossing the provincial borders sped … Continue reading
Tantramar waits to hear if province will come up with more $ for final phase of flood control project
The fourth and final phase of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project has hit a financial snag that threatens to stop or delay construction of a new aboiteau that would discharge stormwater into the Tantramar River. Town Engineer Jon Eppell … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Lorne Street flood control project
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‘Black slop’ adds $173K to cost of Lorne St. flood project
Tantramar Town Council has approved spending an extra $173,242 to complete Phase III of the $5.2 million Lorne Street flood control project. During a council meeting on Wednesday, Town Engineer Jon Eppell explained that the extra money is needed because … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Lorne St. flood control project
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Tantramar council hears requests for more climate change money & $80K for Sackville wilderness park
Retired wildlife biologist Richard Elliot literally wore two hats on September 19 when he asked Tantramar Town Council to allocate more money for climate change projects and for creating a park in Sackville’s old Pickard Quarry. Appearing first as chair … Continue reading
NS MLA Smith-McCrossin won’t get to participate in Chignecto court case
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin says she’s disappointed that a Nova Scotia judge has rejected her application to participate in court hearings to determine who should pay to protect the Chignecto Isthmus and surrounding areas from potentially catastrophic flooding. “The people who live … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, New Brunswick government, Nova Scotia Government
Tagged Chignecto isthmus
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NS MLA Smith-McCrossin seeks to intervene in court battle over Chignecto Isthmus
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin is seeking to take part in the court case to determine which levels of government are responsible for protecting the Chignecto Isthmus and surrounding areas from potentially catastrophic flooding. The independent MLA for Cumberland North makes the case … Continue reading
Takin’ care of business during summer of flood & fire
During a summer of steady news about lives and homes lost in torrential rains, flash floods and devastating wildfires, Tantramar Town Council has approved a $1.2 million tax break for a six-storey apartment building in Sackville’s flood-risk zone while moving … Continue reading
Phinney votes no as Tantramar council approves $200K to fix flood control glitch
Tantramar Councillor Bruce Phinney says he’d like to know who’s responsible for an an apparent error that will cost municipal taxpayers an extra $206,050. “I have to be honest right up front, I’m very upset about this,” Phinney said during … Continue reading
Sackville flood control project hits $200K snag
Tantramar Town Council will be asked to approve allocating an extra $206,050 next week to replace wetlands that will be lost or disturbed in completing the final phase of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project. The money would likely come … Continue reading
Mayor Black calls Chignecto delays frustrating; defends speedy Lafford approval
Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black says he’s relieved the federal and provincial governments have finally agreed to share the costs of protecting the Chignecto Isthmus from flooding, but he still sounds far from happy. “It has been utterly frustrating to get … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, New Brunswick government, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Chignecto isthmus
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