Tag Archives: Climate Change Advisory Committee

Climate committee calls for stronger gas plant safeguards; Tantramar mayor stands by provincial conditions

Posted on October 27, 2026 by brucewark

The Chair of Tantramar’s Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) is urging the town to push PROENERGY and NB Power to meet higher environmental standards for their proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village. During a presentation to town council … Continue reading →

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Tantramar council hears requests for more climate change money & $80K for Sackville wilderness park

Posted on September 28, 2023 by brucewark

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 →

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Councillor derails appointments to Tantramar Climate Change Advisory Committee

Posted on June 14, 2023 by brucewark

Citing his concerns over potential conflicts of interest, Tantramar Councillor Matt Estabrooks blocked the appointment of his Ward 4 election opponent Sabine Dietz last night to the town’s Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC). “I would suggest that appointed members of … Continue reading →

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