A Houston-based energy company that has faced ferocious resistance from a Mi’kmaq-led coalition is ending its shale gas exploration work for the year, says Elsipogtog War Chief John Levi.
The clashes between police and anti-fracking protestors in New Brunswick landed at the House of Commons Thursday on the heels of a government-sponsored report that says Canada must do a better job consulting with First Nations on resource development.
SWN is turning to a new legal tactic to disrupt the demonstrators.
They’re suing individual activists.
Shale gas protestors in New Brunswick received support from Idle No More Tuesday.
Spirits were high along Hwy. 11 despite the events of Monday when seven people were arrested.
Elsipogtog First Nation Chief Aaron Sock said his community would not be backing down from its battle with a Houston-based energy firm exploring for shale gas in the region.
Elsipogtog First Nation community member Marie Simon said she blacked out in the back of the RCMP paddy wagon just before her epileptic seizure.
The New Brunswick RCMP is investigating allegations a pick-up truck involved with SWN Resources Canada’s controversial shale gas exploration work in New Brunswick struck three women on a highway during demonstrations Monday.
A New Brunswick RCMP officer facing charges of cocaine trafficking is listed as the co-owner of a charter airline company in Newfoundland and Labrador, records show.
Demonstrations across the country took place Monday in support of the anti -fracking movement in New Brunswick.
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