Tag Archives: climate change

Tantramar Council kills draft lawn bylaw after hearing public presentations against it

Posted on February 5, 2025 by brucewark

The chair of the environmental group EOS Eco-Energy says she’s pleased  that so many people with scientific expertise took the time to speak against a new bylaw to regulate lawns, grasses and other plants on private residential properties. “It’s really … Continue reading →

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Dozens renew their call to ‘axe’ the federal carbon tax in ongoing border protest

Posted on April 13, 2024 by brucewark

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 →

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Tantramar Council following strict provincial limits on public presentations

Posted on March 15, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Council is following a provincially drafted bylaw that makes it harder for members of the public to make detailed presentations during regular town council meetings. The bylaw, imposed on the town of Tantramar as part of municipal reform, also … Continue reading →

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In 7-1 vote, Sackville Town Council approves $25K sculpture after some voice misgivings

Posted on August 13, 2020 by brucewark

Feelings were mixed Monday night as Sackville Town Council approved a $25,000 public art installation to create awareness of climate change. Deputy Mayor Ron Aiken along with Councillors Michael Tower and Shawn Mesheau expressed some misgivings about the sculpture called … Continue reading →

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Hundreds rally in Sackville demanding government action on climate change

Posted on September 27, 2019 by brucewark

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 →

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Councillor Black apologizes for ‘dire views’ but stands by his pessimism about climate change

Posted on April 16, 2019 by brucewark

Sackville Town Councillor Andrew Black apologized for his “dire views” about the future of the planet during last Monday’s council meeting. At the same time however, Black said he stands by comments he made during an earlier council meeting on … Continue reading →

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Sackville goes ahead with Lorne St. renewal amid worries about flooding & climate change

Posted on September 13, 2016 by brucewark

The $5.4 million project to reconstruct Lorne St. will be going ahead next summer now that the federal and provincial governments have agreed to pay 75 per cent of the cost. Sackville’s town engineer, Dwayne Acton, says phase one will … Continue reading →

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Klein blasts governments for cutting ‘green’ jobs

Posted on February 22, 2016 by brucewark

The headline on the front page of today’s Moncton Times&Transcript about the province cutting teachers aptly illustrates Naomi Klein’s message last month at Mount Allison University. “We are calling for a wave of new investment in the low-carbon workforce that is … Continue reading →

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Climate change protesters march to Parrsboro’s Tim Hortons

Posted on November 29, 2015 by brucewark

A dozen protesters and a dog marched up Main St. in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia today to raise awareness about climate change and the destruction of the environment. The protesters waved signs and banged drums and garbage cans as they made … Continue reading →

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