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OPINION: “Orwellian” Canadian government is ‘muzzling its scientists’
By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent, BBC News, Vancouver Government experts tracked a new ozone hole, but were not allowed to give interviews The Canadian government has been accused of “muzzling” its scientists. Speakers at a major science meeting being held … Continue reading
NUCLEAR: Point Lepreau nuclear plant gets 5-year licence
Inadequate firefighting skills, inadequate earthquake risk assessment, no long-term waste disposal plan, “unsettling” leaks. This opening may be the news of the decade for the Bay of Fundy. ************************** New Brunswick facility must improve firefighting, conduct earthquake risk assessments CBC … Continue reading
TIDES: Arrival times for the Petitcodiac River tidal bore … handy!
Moncton (Station #175) 7 days Tidal Bores Prediction Reference : Chart Datum Arrival Times of Tidal Bores Date Time ( AST ) 2012-02-16 04:30 17:10 2012-02-17 05:40 18:15 2012-02-18 06:45 19:20 2012-02-19 07:45 20:15 2012-02-20 08:35 21:05 2012-02-21 … Continue reading
CREATURES: Fabulous Bobcat photo from Campobello
This fabulous photo was taken yesterday (Jan 23) by Harold Bailey of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Thanks to Vern McKimmey for the heads-up!
FISHERIES: Off the Hook fishery goes back to the past and wins for the future in Fundy.
I remember going to the wharf in St. Stephen, St. Andrews, Deer Island and elsewhere to meet the local fishermen with their catch … so fresh then we were spoiled and it HAS taken time to adjust to today’s taste/smell … Continue reading
