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Tag Archives: Chignecto Isthmus gas/diesel plant
NB Power wants to fast-track another multibillion-dollar gas plant
by John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Source: Telegraph-Journal June 11, 2026 NB Power’s CEO says her Crown corporation will build at least one more gas plant almost as soon as the controversial one in Tantramar is up and running. … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, NB Power, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Chignecto Isthmus gas/diesel plant, PROENERGY
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NB Power still lacks Indigenous partner for $3.5-billion gas plant, CEO says
The President and CEO of NB Power says there is still no Indigenous partnership in the utility’s proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village. “They are working hard on it right now,” Lori Clark told the legislature’s Public Accounts … Continue reading
Province still backing gas plant despite Auditor General’s warning on costs and risks
New Brunswick’s Indigenous Affairs Minister Keith Chiasson says the province needs the 500 MW gas/diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus to help in the transition to intermittent, greener sources of electricity. “We do recognize the Auditor General’s report on the … Continue reading
Posted in NB Power, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Chignecto Isthmus gas/diesel plant, PROENERGY
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Auditor General questions NB Power’s $3.55-billion gas plant deal
New Brunswick Auditor-General Paul Martin issued a report today accusing NB Power of pushing ahead with its proposed gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village without fully weighing the costs and risks to its customers or considering possible alternatives. The report … Continue reading
Posted in NB Power, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Chignecto Isthmus gas/diesel plant, PROENERGY
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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
PROENERGY says gas plant safe, but water study reveals winter supply pressures
The proposed 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant on the Chignecto Isthmus would not pose a threat to human health, according to a consultant’s report commissioned by the U.S. company PROENERGY. “Basically what we found was that during the electricity generation … Continue reading
Poetry, politics & performance: bill bissett urges demonstrations against proposed gas plants
Writer and artist bill bissett brought poetry, politics and performance to the Main & Station arts centre in Parrsboro Sunday along with some advice for citizens’ groups fighting against proposed industrial gas/diesel plants in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. “Demonstrate … Continue reading
‘We were left in the dark’: Protesters challenge $3.5B Tantramar gas plant
About 60 protesters, including a moose mascot, gathered in the driving rain Friday for a May Day rally at the entrance to the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant on the Chignecto Isthmus near Centre Village. “No gas plant, no … Continue reading
“Not just yes or no: Tantramar candidates differ on strategies re proposed gas plant
The 18 candidates running for seats on Tantramar Town Council gave a variety of answers Tuesday when asked how they see the municipality’s role regarding NB Power’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village. “You all … Continue reading
Protesters rally in Sackville as environmental award goes to gas plant opponents
“Hey, hey USA take your plant and go away,” about 40 demonstrators chanted as they marched across Sackville’s main intersection at Bridge and Main on Wednesday. “No gas plant, no gas plant!” they shouted as motorists stopped at the lights … Continue reading
Three-way race for mayor in Tantramar as 18 candidates seek council seats with one acclamation
Full candidate list and bios below With the municipal election one month away on May 11, Kristen LeBlanc says she’s happy that for her, the outcome has already been decided and she has a seat on Tantramar Town Council. “It’s … Continue reading
