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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 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 councillors hear student pitch against Energy East pipeline

Posted on November 8, 2016 by brucewark

Environmental studies students from Mount Allison University attempted to persuade Sackville Town Council Monday night to oppose construction of the Energy East pipeline. The students are conducting their campaign against the pipeline as part of an environmental activism course taught … Continue reading →

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Mt. A students launch campaign against Energy East pipeline

Posted on November 4, 2016 by brucewark

Students at Mount Allison University are hoping to persuade Sackville Town Council and the governors of the university to oppose construction of the Energy East pipeline. The students say if the town and university issued formal statements against the proposed … Continue reading →

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