Alton Natural Gas

• Contempt case for Indigenous women arrested at Alton Gas site delayed

  The women's lawyer, Michael McDonald, says he plans to argue before the Nova Scotia Supreme Court that his clients had the right to be on Alton Natural Gas property along the Shubenacadie River.

  Environment

  Jun 10, 2019
  
• N.S. minister says they’ve met the duty to consult with first nation on Alton Gas project

  Margaret Miller says the approval has been amended to require Alton Gas to meet all applicable provincial, federal and municipal laws, including any future amendments to them.

  Environment

  Apr 8, 2019
  
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• N.S. natural gas project goes to court to remove Aboriginal protesters

  The company says the step was necessary and comes after attempts at "engagement and discussion" with the individuals at the site.

  Environment

  Feb 22, 2019
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• More delays for Alton underground cavern gas storage plan

  Alton Natural Gas had planned to start the process of creating the caverns before the end of the year.

  Environment

  Dec 17, 2018
• Minister dismisses natural gas facility appeals despite First Nations protests

  The government maintains their consultation and scientific report portion of the approval process was sufficient.

  Politics

  Apr 18, 2016