Kyle Reid – CCNB

EcoNews — Looking back on what we’ve accomplished in 2025

Kyle Reid — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:48:41 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we take a look back at some of our amazing work this year. If you read our newsletter regularly, you know this is just a fraction of what our fantastic team has accomplished. From major wins for accountability and climate responsibility to urgent fights to protect our forests, waters and communities, 2025 was an incredibly busy year for the Conservation Council.

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EcoNews — Pitfalls of the pit mine, bad power plans and bold paths to a better province

Kyle Reid — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:37:17 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we’re taking a hard look at a mining project being pushed as “nation-building, ”and why New Brunswick deserves better. From the controversial Sisson Mine to the massive gas and diesel plant proposed for the Chignecto Isthmus, we break down what these developments mean for our land, water and communities, and share how our team is pushing for smarter, safer paths forward.

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No “nation-building” project: Sisson mine could leave lasting scar on New Brunswick

Kyle Reid — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:52:29 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – The proposed Sisson Mine is far from a “nation-building project.” Instead, this shortsighted project risks leaving New Brunswick with a massive industrial scar, major financial risks and long-lasting harm to our rivers and communities. This project would create one of the world’s largest open-pit tungsten and molybdenum mines in the upper…

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Canada’s 2025 budget fails to protect nature or people from escalating environmental crises

Kyle Reid — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0000

The 2025 federal budget takes small steps on clean energy, but fails to confront the deeper, interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, pollution and water insecurity threatening communities across the country.

New Brunswickers deserve a full environmental review of the Tantramar gas and diesel plant, not shortcuts

Kyle Reid — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:29:14 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – Premier Susan Holt’s own questions about the proposed Tantramar gas and diesel plant are reason enough to order a full, comprehensive environmental impact assessment. Last month, Premier Holt told protesters she had “a number of questions” about the 500-megawatt gas and diesel project proposed by a U.S. company near Tantramar.

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EcoNews — Triumph in tilt against Tantramar plant, plus public power engagement and herbicide hotspots

Kyle Reid — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:02:14 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we celebrate our recent win for accountability and climate responsibility as the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) agrees to review the proposed Tantramar gas and diesel plant. We also share tools to track herbicide spraying, and invite you to speak up for stronger clean water and clean air protections across the province. Additionally, keep scrolling to see what…

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EcoNews — Fossil fuel fights, Fundy fun and fresh air for all

Kyle Reid — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:49:46 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we’re raising our voices to help build a cleaner, fairer future for New Brunswick and all of Canada. As Ottawa pushes ahead with fast-tracked “nation-building” projects, we’re urging provincial and federal leaders not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Additionally, read on to find out how you can air your concerns with N.B. Power’s plans for a new gas plant in…

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Learning, nature’s way

Kyle Reid — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:14:59 +0000

Young people today are inheriting enormous environmental challenges, which is why it’s more important than ever for K-12 students to understand what’s happening and feel empowered to take action.

EcoNews — Fighting fossil foolish plans in Tantramar and sharing our stories to build a better future

Kyle Reid — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:42:54 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we’re raising our voices to help build a cleaner, fairer future for New Brunswick. As N.B. Power pushes forward with its plan for a massive new gas and diesel plant in Tantramar — and even attempts to sidestep proper review — we’re making sure decision-makers hear loud and clear why this project would set us back on climate, cost New Brunswickers and put our precious…

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EcoNews — Public pushback on ‘patriotic’ projects and problematic power plants

Kyle Reid — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:21:43 +0000

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