2006
New Brunswick seeks to halt FERC review of LNG projects
Two weeks after Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson wrote to the U.S.
Politics & Government
2006
LNG developers face Canadian hostility
You must understand that due to its location your project cannot happen without Canada's consent," stated St. Andrews Mayor John Craig. The message was delivered during a February 15 public informational meeting...
2006
Tribal council rejects LNG tax agreement
A Project Coordination and Tax Agreement between the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Quoddy Bay LLC has been rejected by the Passamaquoddy Joint Tribal Council. The council voted 7-3 to turn down the tax exemption agreement at a meeting held February 2.
2006
Area voters faced with 4 candidates in federal election
A federal election is scheduled for Monday, January 23, and voters in the New Brunswick Southwest riding will have four candidates from which to choose as their representative in Ottawa.
2005
Quoddy communities seek voice on LNG Suit challenges tribe’s lease
A liquefied natural gas (LNG)-related federal lawsuit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior charging four separate violations of federal law was filed November 2 in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
2005
Cianchette for county racino; King backs ban
Two petition drives for statewide referendum votes concerning slot machines in Maine have recently picked up support, with a former governor throwing his backing behind an effort to ban slots and a gubernatorial hopeful coming out for a racino in Washington County.
2005
Canadian LNG opposition grows louder St. Andrews forum slams sites
The Canadian government should simply say no to the passage of ships [LNG tankers] through Canadian waters. It is not innocent passage.