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Mt. A. student victory, Sackville says no to Energy East pipeline

Posted on February 15, 2017 by brucewark

A group of Mount Allison students were all smiles Tuesday night after Sackville Town Council voted 5-3 to oppose the Energy East oil pipeline. The students, who were enrolled last fall in an environmental activism course taught by Professor Brad … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillors hear the case for Energy East pipeline

Posted on February 7, 2017 by brucewark

When officials representing the proposed Energy East pipeline appeared before Sackville Town Council Monday night, more than two dozen workers and community college students from around the province came along with them. The group waved placards outside town hall and … Continue reading →

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Sackville council postpones action on Energy East pipeline for at least two months

Posted on December 12, 2016 by brucewark

Sackville Councillor Bill Evans has agreed to postpone discussion and a possible vote on his motion calling on the federal government to “protect the health and safety of our communities by denying approval for the Energy East pipeline.” During tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Sackville town councillors may not vote tonight on Energy East pipeline after all

Posted on December 12, 2016 by brucewark

Several Mount Allison students say they’re disappointed that Sackville town council may not vote tonight to oppose the $15.7 billion Energy East pipeline. Councillor Bill Evans circulated a draft motion earlier this month calling on the federal government to “protect the … Continue reading →

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Sackville Town Council to vote on Energy East pipeline

Posted on December 6, 2016 by brucewark

A group of  students at Mount Allison University say they’re hopeful Sackville Town councillors will formally oppose construction of the Energy East pipeline at their next meeting on Monday, December 12th. The students, who are enrolled in an environmental activism … Continue reading →

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Sackville municipal workers’ union asks for conciliation as talks with town reach standstill

Posted on November 18, 2016 by brucewark

Wages, other monetary items and seniority appear to be some of the stumbling blocks in stalled labour negotiations between the Town of Sackville and its 34 unionized inside and outside workers. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has asked … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillors vote to tighten security at town hall

Posted on November 14, 2016 by brucewark

By a narrow vote of four to three, Sackville council has approved the installation of a $7,800 glass and metal barrier around the front desk at the new town hall. Councillors Ron Aiken, Bill Evans and Megan Mitton voted for … Continue reading →

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Sackville says no to drive-thru at Ultramar on Cattail Ridge

Posted on July 4, 2016 by brucewark

There will be no car drive-thru window and no Robin’s Donuts franchise next to the Ultramar gas station on Cattail Ridge. Wendy Alder, who operates the Tantramar Gas Bar with her husband Kelly, failed to persuade a majority of Sackville … Continue reading →

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