Category Archives: quarry

LSD leaders resign over province’s refusal to enforce blasting regulations in Westcock/British Settlement

Posted on January 10, 2021 by brucewark

Five local leaders in the Westcock, British Settlement area have resigned their elected positions over the provincial government’s failure to regulate rock blasting near rural homes. “The issues in our area have been ongoing for years,” writes Roger Gouchie, Chair … Continue reading →

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Mitton raises opposition to Westcock quarry in N.B. legislature

Posted on March 26, 2019 by brucewark

MLA Megan Mitton took opposition to a proposed rock quarry in Westcock near Sackville to the floor of the New Brunswick legislature today. During a short members’ statement, the MLA for Memramcook-Tantramar pointed out there are already quarries in the … Continue reading →

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