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Northern Pulp prepares to shut down as Boat Harbour Act deadline looms | CBC News
Northern Pulp says it is preparing to shut down operations as the Nova Scotia government remains silent on whether is will extend the deadline to close the effluent treatment facility at Boat Harbour. The Boat Harbour Act requires the Pictou County mill to stop pumping effluent into the lagoon by Jan. 31. An amendment to…
What happens when the demand for Alberta oil goes away?
Jen Gerson: Twitter fights about pipeline politics, carbon taxes and culture wars are fashionable. But Alberta needs to think long-term—and not just hope for another boom. Though it would be impossible to guess by the pre-campaign rhetoric, Alberta actually does have serious problems. Pipeline politics, carbon taxes and culture wars will no doubt inspire voters…
Nova Scotia: What’s Killing the Fish?
Pictures taken taken December 26th, 2016 in Digby, Nova Scotia show more than just dead herring washing ashore in Nova Scotia. Besides the Herring, Lobster, Bar clams, Starfish and more have been washing ashore. Eric Hewey took these pictures while visiting Savary Park. He's added 43 images to his photo gallery on Facebook including the…