Our Executive Director Lois Corbett spoke with Terry Seguin of CBC’s Information Morning Fredericton about the latest news regarding the proposed Sisson Mine. Despite lessons learned in the wake of the disastrous Mount Polley Mine tailings spill in B.C. four years ago, the company behind the Sisson proposal is proceeding with the old fashioned way of […]
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As we see plastic bags float through natural environments with the grace of a bird or tranquility of a jellyfish, it draws questions and concern as to how these foreign, manmade materials have made their way into our beloved natural surroundings, begging the question: Why do we continue to use these non-degradable, single-use bags in
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Our Executive Director, Lois Corbett, told the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal that the federal government’s 2018-19 budget is a “breakthrough for whales, wildlife and water.” Corbett said the government’s investment of $1.3 billion to protect nature shows that it is listening and acting, like never before, on Canadians’ deep connection to nature and their desire to
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Fishermen, scientists, and those living and working along the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine, like our own Fundy Baykeeper, say climate change and rising ocean temperatures are already having a pronounced impact on the fisheries so critical to the region. Our Fundy Baykeeper Matt Abbott was among those who described changes they are
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In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you our reaction to the federal budget’s historic investment to protect nature; we tell you why the regulations to phase out coal in Canada will mean even greater opportunities for New Brunswick’’s renewable energy entrepreneurs and job creators; we share an intriguing article about how climate change is impacting
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FREDERICTON — Lois Corbett, Executive Director, issued the following statement with respect to the federal government’s 2018-19 Budget, which included an unprecedented $1.3 billion commitment over five years for protecting land and endangered species. She is available for interviews. “This is a huge breakthrough and a day to celebrate for New Brunswickers and folks clear
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Lois Corbett, Executive Director, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement of the regulation to phase out coal power and the Just Transition task force to support coal workers and their communities: “The Conservation Council welcomes the draft regulations as a smart step toward healthy, sustainable communities, particularly for families
In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you a feel-good list of five things we just know you’ll love on this Valentine’s Day — from celebrating a big win for our ocean and coastlines to giving you the chance to write your love letter to nature in New Brunswick, it’s just one of our ways
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[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1518634957585{margin-bottom: -10px !important;}”][products columns=”1″ orderby=”title” order=”ASC” ids=”137488″][vc_column_text]Back by popular demand, you won’t want to miss the Conservation Council’s second Lantern Snowshoe Hike Fundraiser on Saturday, March 10. Join us for a fun evening of snowshoeing through the woodland trails at Elmhurst Outdoors, warming up around a toasty bonfire, and enjoying delicious home-made soup, fresh
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The City of Fredericton took a big step toward becoming a cleaner, greener city with the installation of its first municipality-owned solar panel array this week. In making the announcement on Monday, Feb. 12, mayor Mike O’Brien said the small-scale array at Killarney Lake Lodge will help the city cut carbon pollution and lay the
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