Shale Gas Protests
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Public meeting held for investigation into RCMP response to Rexton protestsFORD’S MILLS N.B.- New Brunswick residents are learning more about an investigation into RCMP conduct during the 2013 shale gas protests through a serious of public meetings. The meetings are being hosted by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP, which is heading the investigation into the federal police force. Rosemary Morgan is...CanadaFeb 7, 2015
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New N.B. government document aims to explain natural gas explorationThe New Brunswick government released a document today that it says is aimed at dispelling the myths that surround the exploration for natural gas in the province.EnvironmentJul 3, 2014
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Too many ‘knowledge gaps’ within shale gas industry: reportA new report commissioned by Environment Canada, and authored by scientists from across North America, calls for more research and information about the impact fracking for shale gas could on the environment.CanadaMay 1, 2014
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SWN Resources hopes to drill 4 test wells in New Brunswick next yearThe company at the centre of a fracking controversy in New Brunswick says it hopes to drill four test wells next year that will help determine the location of shale gas deposits in Queens and Kent counties.EnvironmentApr 16, 2014
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N.S. man charged with throwing Molotov cocktails during shale gas protestA 20-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at police during a shale gas protest in New Brunswick last fall that turned violent.CrimeMar 7, 2014
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N.B. man pleads guilty to obstruction in shale gas protest case: RCMPThe RCMP say a 45-year-old New Brunswick man has been handed a five-month conditional sentence for obstructing a police officer during a shale gas protest in June.CanadaJan 15, 2014
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3rd person arrested for alleged dispute with journalists at shale gas protestPolice in New Brunswick have arrested a third person involved in an alleged confrontation with journalists during a shale gas protest in Rexton three months ago.CrimeJan 9, 2014
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Trial date set for man charged in N.B. shale gas protestA trial has been set for Jan. 24 for a New Brunswick man charged after a shale gas protest that turned violent.CanadaDec 31, 2013
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N.S. man pleads guilty following shale gas protest in New BrunswickA 27-year-old Nova Scotia man has pleaded guilty to five charges stemming from a shale gas protest in Rexton, N.B., that erupted into violence.CrimeDec 20, 2013
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Man pleads guilty to charges laid after N.B. anti-shale gas protestsThe RCMP say a New Brunswick man charged following anti-fracking protests has been given a conditional sentence and ordered to stay away from future shale gas demonstrations in the province.CanadaDec 19, 2013
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