After almost four years of consultation and parliamentary process, environmental protections for fish and their habitat have finally been restored as a requirement under the law. Bill C-68 reached the last milestone with Senate’s approval on June 18.
On Father’s Day, our Communications Director Jon MacNeill recalls the first fishing trip with his daughter, Lainey.
“You can’t go fishing in a dress,” I say as my seven-year-old daughter emerges from her bedroom in a frilly blue and white frock, tackle box in hand.
She shoots me a cock-eyed look.
“Says who?”
You can’t go fishing in a dress Read More »
Our new book, The Great Trees of New Brunswick, 2nd Edition, is a must-have for Dads who love to get out and about
Get Dad something wild on Father’s Day Read More »
It’s a mixed bag in this week’s edition of EcoNews.
The Conservation Council’s Jon MacNeill takes you along for his adventure during our Pathway to a Cleaner Future: EcoBuildings Tour, held in Greater Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton on Saturday, June 1.
‘Now I’m making plans’: 2019 Eco Buildings Tour inspires change and hope Read More »
The Conservation Council’s Executive Director, Lois Corbett, issued the following statement with respect to Premier Blaine Higgs’ scheme to use citizens’ money for gas pump stickers containing misleading information about federal carbon tax. “It is very concerning to me. It seems highly politically motivated and runs up against his pledge to have open, honest and
Forget playing with stickers. We need a grown-up discussion about climate change Read More »
June 5, 2019, Ottawa—Major Canadian environmental groups are asking all federal parties to reject a set of demands proposed yesterday by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), Canada’s largest oil and gas lobby group. CAPP is asking for massive increases in oil and gas production, more oil pipelines and additional oil and gas subsidies,
In wake of closed-door cabinet decision to lift fracking moratorium regionally, Conservation Council hearkens back to independent commission’s report showing moratorium is smartest policy.
Premier Blaine Higgs says his minority Progressive Conservative government will end the province-wide moratorium on hydraulic fracturing and allow the controversial and risky process in the Sussex region. And Premier Higgs wants to do it fast — before the New Year.
Say no to shale gas in N.B. — send your letter today! Read More »
Our Great Trees book is hitting the road! Authors Tracy Glynn and David Palmer are taking our new book, The Great Trees of New Brunswick, around the province this month and next. Get your Great Trees of New Brunswick, 2nd Edition today! Proceeds help us protect the land, air, water and forests that support us.
Great Trees and Great Authors coming to a town near you! Read More »
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