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Sackville manager says onus was on the town, not CN, in property swap

Sackville manager Jamie Burke says the town was in a difficult position when it was negotiating with CN to acquire just over 6.7 acres from the railway for the construction of a big flood control pond south of St. James … Continue reading

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Lorne St. flood control project hits $400k snag with discovery of contaminated soil

An estimated 9,000 tonnes of soil contaminated with petroleum and aromatic hydrocarbons as well as heavy metals have been discovered on the site that is being excavated for a flood control retention pond south of St. James Street. It could … Continue reading

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