Serious health concerns, lack of consultation: AWI founder slams NB Power’s proposed Isthmus gas plant

Energy

Serious health concerns, lack of consultation: AWI founder slams NB Power’s proposed Isthmus gas plant

February 2, 2026

Barry Rothfuss fought back tears during an interview at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute (AWI) on Friday. “I’m sorry, it shouldn’t be...

A large crowd of approximately 170 residents sitting in an auditorium at Mount Allison University for a public meeting on the proposed Tantramar gas plant.

Energy

We can do better: Cancel the Tantramar gas plant now and replace it with battery storage systems

by Mira Dietz Chiasson

January 19, 2026

Dear Premier Holt, Yesterday, January 14, 2026, I attended a public hearing about the Tantramar gas plant at Mount Allison University....

Articles en français

Sans appui populaire: Il faut annuler la centrale au gaz de Tantramar et la remplacer par de l’énergie renouvelable

by Mira Dietz Chiasson

January 19, 2026

Madame la Première ministre, Hier, le 14 janvier 2026, j'ai participé à une réunion publique au sujet de la centrale au...

Energy

Tantramar Council comes out against gas plant on the Isthmus

by Bruce Wark

December 11, 2025

At its meeting on Tuesday, Tantramar Council reversed its position on the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant within town limits near...

Environment

Mount Allison students point to potential climate and health effects of proposed Tantramar gas plant

by Bruce Wark

November 18, 2025

The booming voice of an American news anchor echoed inside the Mount Allison University Chapel on Sunday as fifth year biology...

Terry Jones (left), holding a microphone, and Juliette Bulmer (right), sitting side-by-side during the community meeting. They are seated in chairs in a rustic, wooden barn setting.

Energy

Gas plant concerns dominate community meeting in Upper Sackville

by Bruce Wark

November 8, 2025

Fears and concerns about the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus dominated a community feedback session that the...

Labour

Postal workers picket in Sackville as rural post offices face uncertain future

by Bruce Wark

October 6, 2025

Alyssa Greene says she’s worried about the future of the post offices in Sackville and Dorchester. Greene, who is a member...

Energy

Midgic meeting discusses how to stop proposed 500 MW gas plant on Chignecto Isthmus

by Bruce Wark

August 13, 2025

About 80 people gathered in the basement of the Midgic Baptist Church Monday night to discuss ways of stopping NB Power...

Environment

‘Sears Sanctuary’ threatened by NB Power’s proposed 500 MW gas plant

by Bruce Wark

August 7, 2025

The late Wallie Sears’s daughter Paula says her father would be dismayed by NB Power’s proposal to build a big natural...

Labour

St. Thomas study examines the lives of rotational workers

by Tyler McCormick and Matthew Hayes

June 25, 2025

New Brunswick trades workers have long sought better employment conditions in other provinces, but the latest generation of workers has been...

Rural