Tag Archives: Seniors for Climate – Tantramar

Mayor’s controversial gas-plant statement survives tied Tantramar council vote

Posted on September 4, 2026 by brucewark

In a tied, 4-4 vote, the motion to rescind Mayor Wiggins-Colwell’s controversial statement about the proposed Tantramar gas plant was defeated Thursday after a 35 minute council debate that revealed sharp divisions of opinion. Councillors Alyssa Greene, Wayne Wells and … Continue reading →

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Commentary: NB Power’s ‘Opposites Day’

Posted on July 30, 2026 by brucewark

by Logan Atkinson, Seniors for Climate Tantramar Fans of Sesame Street will recall the iconic video “Opposites Day,” in which Bert and Ernie learn all about opposites. Whatever they do, the reverse is intended.  Whatever they say, the opposite is … Continue reading →

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Tantramar Council comes out against gas plant on the Isthmus

Posted on December 10, 2025 by brucewark

At its meeting on Tuesday, Tantramar Council reversed its position on the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant within town limits near Centre Village when it approved a three-part motion from Councillor Michael Tower directing that: council send a letter to … Continue reading →

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