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Moncton forbids shale gas drilling within its boundaries
Leave a Comment »Charles Doucet Via facebook New Brunswick is NOT for Sale Resolution “Whereas Moncton City Council, at its Public Meeting of November 15, 2010, resolved that “Moncton City Council request that no exemptions for natural gas and oil exploration or drilling, in and in close proximity to the Turtle Creek Watershed, be granted by the Minister [...]
Premier: Paramount Theatre threatened with demolition (CBC Atlantic 25 August at 8pm)
Leave a Comment »For Immediate Release Saint John, New Brunswick, August 14, 2012 The Paramount is a documentary about a community cinema in danger of demolition. The film follows a community activist as he tries to raise support for a new vision to save the Paramount Theatre in Saint John New Brunswick. New Brunswick television production company Hemmings [...]
“First Penobsquis, Now Stoney Creek,”
Leave a Comment »Ban Hydraulic Fracturing (hydro-fracking) In New Brunswick, Canada “First Penobsquis, Now Stoney Creek,” by Jim Emberger It is clear that the arguments for safely developing shale gas are being contradicted. Government statements that New Brunswick has experienced no problems during its drilling history are disputed by the recent news that a drilling accident in Stoney [...]
Cardy Calls for Drilling Moratorium
1 Comment »CBC NEWS -Don’t Drink That: Cardy Calls for Drilling Moratorium, Investigation Until Water Proven Safe FREDERICTON – New Brunswick New Democrat Leader Dominic Cardy called for Premier David Alward’s Conservative government to put a moratorium on any further drilling and to launch an investigation after a lab report found water contaminated with radioactive barium in [...]
New Brunswick’s Clean Air, Land and Water Day
Leave a Comment »Rachel Daigle Via Ban Hydraulic Fracturing (hydro-fracking) In New Brunswick, Canada Agenda and Invitation for August 6th New Brunswick’s Clean Air, Land and Water Day https://www.facebook.com/events/420082404710525/ Please mark your calendar for NB Day here in Fredericton. And get the word out to your contacts via e-mail and post on your Facebook page. DATE: Monday, August [...]
Report on Shale Gas Study Group’s “citizen engagement” in Norton
1 Comment »Yes, there were in excess of 250 people in Norton. Presenters emphasized, for example, the record of our government’s stewardship of our natural resources; the past 13 years of relative secrecy of the development of petroleum resources in the province; health, safety, environmental degradation, loss of way of life, property devaluation, the lack of valid [...]
Shale Gas and Air Pollution
Leave a Comment »Shale Gas and Air Pollution Air pollution threat from shale gas is expected to be featured at the ninth and last scheduled public hearing at 6:30 pm tomorrow (July 4) in the Royal Canadian Legion, 1935 Route 121. An open house information session will begin at 4:30pm before the 6:30 public engagement hearing. Members of [...]
NB Shale Gas Study Group “Public Engagement” extended deadline by 60 days
Leave a Comment »Via New Brunswick is NOT for Sale, thanks to Charles Doucet http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/06/28/nb-shale-gas-consultations-1158.html Greg Cook: The provincial government announced 116 different REFORMS * that, if implemented, would ensure more money flows into the provincial coffers and is sent to property owners and communities where mining activity is taking place. *A study group’s recommendations for new regulations, [...]
