Tag Archives: Margaret Miller

Mi’kmaq chiefs express frustration over Fundy tidal projects

Posted on September 30, 2016 by brucewark

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq chiefs say they feel increasingly frustrated that tidal projects appear to be going ahead in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro, N.S. in spite of their economic and environmental concerns. In a news release issued … Continue reading →

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Fundy fishermen file court challenge on tidal turbines

Posted on July 26, 2016 by brucewark

The Bay of Fundy Inshore Fisherman’s Association is challenging the provincial government’s decision to allow deployment of two tidal turbines in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro, N.S. The Association filed a formal application with the Nova Scotia Supreme Court yesterday … Continue reading →

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Fishermen pissed at environment minister’s OK to tidal turbines

Posted on June 24, 2016 by brucewark

Nova Scotia’s environment minister has come under fire from fishermen for approving the installation of two tidal turbines in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro. “The environment minister has shown a shameful lack of judgment by ignoring the concerns of a … Continue reading →

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Tempest in a turbine: another tidal delay at Black Rock

Posted on June 5, 2016 by brucewark

A scientific report from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) appears to have triggered another delay in the deployment of tidal turbines in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro. Cape Sharp Tidal had been planning to install a 2MW turbine this … Continue reading →

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