Prime minister says no plans for federal environmental assessment on Northern Pulp
The prime minister says the project is a provincial issue, but he says the federal government will look for ways to support Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Effluent
Broken water main sends flood of muddy, oily effluent into Burrard Inlet
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Photos from the scene showed a large, brown bloom of effluent with some oily sheen expanding into the ocean. Continue reading
‘No easy solution here’: Stephen McNeil prepares for worst on controversial N.S. pulp mill
Northern Pulp officials have said that no pipe would mean no mill, and McNeil knows its closure will have a significant impact on the forestry sector in Nova Scotia Continue reading
No ‘Plan B’ for potential shutdown of Northern Pulp mill, minister says
Nova Scotia’s lands and forestry minister says the province isn’t currently planning for the potential shutdown of the Northern Pulp mill if it can’t solve its effluent problem. Continue reading
Nova Scotia considering ruling on duty to consult Mi’kmaq in mill case:premier
Premier Stephen McNeil told reporters today his government is examining the ruling by Justice Timothy Gabriel and would “have more to say” on the matter. Continue reading
Court rules that Nova Scotia must consult Mi’kmaq on financing of Northern Pulp effluent plant
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision says the province must consult with a Mi’kmaq community about how public money is provided to the Northern Pulp mill Continue reading
Nova Scotia pulp mill expected to miss 2020 deadline to close Boat Harbour
Under provincial legislation, the kraft pulp mill has less than 15 months to overhaul how it processes wastewater. Continue reading
‘Stop it at all costs’: The blockade of Northern Pulp Mill continues
For the second day in a row, fishermen have successfully rebuffed a survey ship from leaving Boat Harbour in an attempt to chart a route for the planned effluent pipe, which would carry waste away from the Northern Pulp mill into the Northumberland Strait. Continue reading
Irving Pulp and Paper in New Brunswick ordered to pay $3.5M for dumping effluent
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a statement Monday saying the fine is one of the largest penalties to be levied in Canada as a result of an environmental violation. Continue reading
Nova Scotia environment minister says cleanup continues after effluent pipe leak at pulp mill
The Environment Department says the 2014 spill saw the release of 47 million litres of effluent that flowed into a nearby wetland and into the East River Estuary. Continue reading