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Sackville councillors take aim at glyphosate spraying, but stop short of calling for a ban

Posted on October 12, 2017 by brucewark

Sackville Town Council passed a unanimous resolution Tuesday expressing its opposition to the “indiscriminate spraying” of the herbicide glyphosate, especially in areas where municipalities get their drinking water. The resolution also calls on the province to “closely monitor” any changes … Continue reading →

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Sackville deputy mayor urges more restrictions on glyphosate to protect health

Posted on October 4, 2017 by brucewark

Sackville’s Deputy Mayor is expected to propose a resolution at next week’s Town Council meeting urging the province to impose further restrictions on the herbicide glyphosate, sprayed by forestry companies to kill unwanted hardwoods and by farmers to get rid … Continue reading →

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