The public has until October 3, 2011 to comment on the Sisson Brook Mine Draft Terms of Reference. Review the linked documents and then vocalize your opinion!!

The NBEN welcomes Vera Bôthé and Christel Robichaud, the two newest additions to the NBEN family!

 

Vera Bôthé joined the NBEN team about 7 weeks ago. Raissa`s workload was split between Jennifer and Vera. Vera`s main project is the ``Sustainanable Education Alliance`` (SEA) along with food, nuclear and energy. Vera is from Germany and Studied Music Education at UNB.She is cofounder of the Calactus Café and a yoga teacher. She loves horses.

 

Christel Robichaud started work on July 25, 2011 and will be with us for one year. She recently graduated from École Odyssée and is from Grande-Digue. She has known Mary Ann as a ski instructor for several years! Christel`s main focus will be administrative tasks.

 

A warm welcome is extended to both new employees!

Civil disobedience takes root when governing party’s actions are influenced by a few and the general citizens’ power and ability to influence is removed…is that where New Brunswick and Canada is now?

Canada says oil, gas industry organized PR strategy for oilsands, The Gazette

Shale gas protesters to end blockade, CBC News

Un barrage contre le gaz de schiste près de Fredericton, Radio Canada

A new Pesticides Team has formed under the Collaborative Effort on Children's Environmental Health.  The team is focusing on the use of cosmetic pesticides in New Brunswick, particularly in children's play areas.  Please contact the NBEN if you are interested in participating. 

Have you been wondering what is going on in Lubicon Territory?  The Lubicon Cree are in the centre of a tar sands debacle.

Between last month's cuts to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and this week's loss of 776 jobs at Environment Canada, environmental groups are concerned.

700 Environment Canada jobs on the chopping block, The Star

Cuts to gut environment watchdog, Montreal Gazette