Wave of attacks against women activists in Guatemala

Economy

Wave of attacks against women activists in Guatemala

July 10, 2012

The intensity of violence against female activists is on the rise in Guatemala. Lolita Chavez, member of the K’iche’ People’s Council,...

Environment

“Mr. Harper wasn’t elected to get tough on nature”: Taking a stand against Bill C-38 at Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield’s office [Video]

by Amelia Secord

July 6, 2012

On June 14, 2012, representatives from conservation groups, fisheries associations and labour, and Frederictonians rallied against Bill C-38 at the office...

Environment

They who “feed the world” took her water: PotashCorp launches PR blitz, Beth Norrad leaves Penobsquis

by Tracy Glynn

June 27, 2012

Penobsquis/Fredericton - Beth Norrad is from Sussex and she knows it. She knows what it is like to live in Sussex,...

Environment

Bill to allow rural communities vote on shale gas dies before Legislature closes; CCNB expects government to table new bill next session

by CCNB Action

June 18, 2012

Fredericton – Bill 62, an amendment to the Municipalities Act which would give unincorporated rural areas the same authority to vote...

Environment

Durham Bridge crowd tells government they oppose shale gas

by NB Media Co-op

June 17, 2012

The New Brunswick government is engaging New Brunswickers on shale gas. The second of nine public meetings was held in Durham...

Environment

Protests continue against Bill C-38’s attack on the environment, fish, fisheries and workers

by Tracy Glynn

June 14, 2012

Fredericton - Representatives from different organizations including conservation, fisheries and labour brought their concerns with Budget Bill C-38 to the office...

Environment

Putting Keith Ashfield on the hook for fish protection

by NB Media Co-op

June 11, 2012

Fredericton - Early Friday morning, June 8th, 2012, World Oceans Day, ForestEthics Advocacy plastered fish decorated with impassioned pleas to protect...