Tag Archives: Exit 506

Lillas Fawcett Park getting ‘natural’ playground; Sackville rejigs its 5-year highways plan

Posted on October 14, 2018 by brucewark

Sackville Town Council has awarded a contract worth $46,931.50 to a Nova Scotia firm for the design and installation of a natural playground at Lillas Fawcett Park. During their meeting last Tuesday, councillors voted to award the contract to Cobequid … Continue reading →

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Phinney opposes luxury apartment building

Posted on April 10, 2018 by brucewark

Sackville Town Councillor Bruce Phinney voted last night to stop the development of a luxury apartment building in the downtown business core. Phinney cast the only no vote. His seven council colleagues approved a resolution to move ahead with a … Continue reading →

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Developer seeks approval for new Sackville ambulance station

Posted on March 6, 2018 by brucewark

A Nova Scotia developer is asking Sackville Town Council for approval to build an Ambulance New Brunswick station near TransCanada Highway Exit 506. Parsons Investments Ltd. is in the process of buying land that fronts on Robson Avenue, Cattail Ridge … Continue reading →

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Planners recommend creating village near Sackville Exit 506

Posted on February 22, 2018 by brucewark

A Nova Scotia planning and design company recommends creating a village near TransCanada Highway Exit 506 that could include stores, restaurants and coffee drive thrus, apartments or condominiums, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, an ambulance station, a hiking and biking trail as … Continue reading →

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Tired of waiting, Sackville’s Ultramar owners ditch plan for fast-food drive-thru

Posted on August 15, 2017 by brucewark

The owners of the Ultramar gas station and convenience store near Trans-Canada Highway Exit 506 have abandoned their plans for a fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru window. Instead, Wendy and Kelly Alder are now selling natural gas as a fuel … Continue reading →

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Mayor Higham condemns recent acts of hate in Sackville and Quebec

Posted on February 10, 2017 by brucewark

Sackville Town Council held a moment of silence at its meeting Monday night to reflect on the murder of six worshippers at a mosque in Quebec City and the drawing of a swastika last month in the snow on the … Continue reading →

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3rd Sackville coffee drive-thru uncertain as Town Council weighs options

Posted on August 9, 2016 by brucewark

Sackville’s mayor says town councillors will get together as soon as possible to consider options for a Robin’s Donuts drive-thru near Exit 506 off the TransCanada highway. John Higham made the comment after Council received a report from staff planner … Continue reading →

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