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June 17, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

SWN's thumpers sit idle in Moncton rock quarry

4 day 'cool off' period, with announcement expected Wednesday

» Story: by Miles Howe

June 15, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

"I can honestly say I've never been consulted."

SWN ignores letter from Grand Council, offers Elders cash at info sessions

» Listen: by Miles Howe

June 15, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

"This is an infringement upon human rights."

Listuguj chief visits sacred fire encampment, pledges a bus load of support.

» Listen: by Miles Howe

June 14, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

12 arrests made at sunrise ceremony, SWN seismic trucks pass sacred fire

Community members now wait for release of arrested

» Story: by Miles Howe

June 13, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

SWN avoids confrontation, community finds cause for celebration

Without RCMP escort, gas exploration company tucks trucks in early

» Story: by Miles Howe

June 11, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

"We've made our sacred fire. We're going to stand our ground here."

Seismic trucks won't pass, says Elsipogtog war chief, calls for help from all Nations

» Story: by Miles Howe - 1 comments

June 11, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

Mi'kmaq Women Hold Press Conference After Mischief Charges

Where RCMP say mischief, L'nu say prayer

» Listen: by Miles Howe

June 10, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

Susanne Patles released after interrogation, night in custody

Conditions of release stipulate distance from testing, drilling equipment

» Story: by Miles Howe

June 9, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

Anti-Fracking Arrests Continue on Highway 126

Two more charged as New Brunswickers rally against seismic testing

» Story: by Miles Howe

June 5, 2013 • Halifax Media Co-op

Lobster Strike fails to halt price slide

Organizer hopes lasting change to come in off-season

» Story: by Jon Grant

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