Fracking Moratorium

• Former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant reflects on 2018

  In a year-end interview with anchor Sarah Ritchie, Brian Gallant delves into when he knew he wouldn't be able to form government this fall, the Francophonie Games, and what's next for him.

  Politics

  Dec 27, 2018
  
• New Brunswick legislators set to vote on partial lifting of fracking moratorium

  The issue has been a contentious one, with much political jousting as the new Tory minority tries to lift the moratorium in the Sussex area, where Corridor Resources has been in gas production for 20 years.

  Environment

  Nov 28, 2018
  
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• Fracking moratorium a wedge issue for New Brunswick politicians

  Hydraulic fracking is one of the most divisive issues in New Brunswick and it now poses the risk of placing a wedge between all four political parties in the province's legislature. 

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2018
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• Development firm planning new wells if New Brunswick Tories lift fracking moratorium

  Corridor Resources currently has 32 producing wells in the Sussex area and operates a 50 kilometre pipeline, a gathering system comprising 15 kilometres of pipe, and a natural gas processing facility.

  Environment

  Nov 19, 2018
• New Brunswick fracking debate reignited in Moncton

  Energy officials are concerned with how to bring in western Canadian gas, once the Nova Scotia offshore supply ends. But protesters are more concerned with what the new PC government will do.

  Environment

  Nov 15, 2018
• Sussex-area MLA pushing for partial end of New Brunswick fracking moratorium by Christmas

  The government of Brian Gallant instituted a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in 2014.

  Economy

  Nov 7, 2018
• Corridor Resources taking lead on reinstating fracking in N.B.

  Corridor Resources hopes conducting an independent study will help address conditions the New Brunswick government says are necessary to lift the moratorium on fracking.

  Environment

  Oct 14, 2016
• Sussex hopes New Brunswick government will lift fracking ban for community

  The Gallant government announced the indefinite extension of the fracking moratorium in late May.

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2016
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• Pipeline support strong at East Coast Energy Connection Conference

  East Coast Energy Connection Conference begins with New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant heavily emphasizing support for pipeline project.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2016
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• Ban on fracking in New Brunswick will continue indefinitely: minister

  The New Brunswick energy and mines minister announced an indefinite continuation of the fracking moratorium in the province Friday.

  Politics

  May 27, 2016