Monday, May 25, 2009

A towing operation through Head Harbour and Passamaquoddy has attracted attention. Art

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I took these tonight about 8:15. It seems this relatively small ship is being towed up river to the port. There is no sign of any engines being operated on the ship. Unless this is a drill to show they can tow disabled ships with tugs, it seems to be the real thing. The view beyond is the road in Robinston, the proposed LNG terminal would be just to the left. Feel free to share these, and we have more. Thanks to Lesley and Diane

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Seen from the lighthouse. Two tugs and a ship moving at one mile /hr ( extremely slowly) through Head Harbour passage. Wonder if it is a training exercise? Or perhaps new rules? Joyce



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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Financial Post - Multiply the fish






The vast amount of coastline and lakes in Canada makes it perfect for fish farming

Alia McMullen, Financial Post

Published: 5/19/2009 12:00:00 AM

It may be a -50C day up in Whitehorse, but that won't stop Icy Waters Ltd. from drilling through the ice of their land-based fish farm to deliver fresh Arctic char to a restaurant near you.Painting Credit: Arctic Char, Art MacKay

Saturday, May 16, 2009

New Restaurant opens in Chamcook

Welcome to Savour, the Restaurant

Savour is open Wednesdays through Sundays, starting at 5:30 p.m. We are located at 4442 route 127 Chamcook (the Saint John road) just outside St. Andrews NB.

For reservations, please call us at 506-529-4055. For longer-term bookings or to discuss tasting menus, email savour@chefalexhaun.com

Our food philosophy is to create good food with fresh ingredients primarily from Eastern Canada, served in a relaxed setting, all with an eye on our environmental footprint. The menu changes on a regular basis, and is centered in large part on what is available locally and regionally.

We look forward to having you join us soon!

Savour the sip... savour the taste... savour the moment.

To see the latest menu and to learn more about Savour, visit www.chefalexhaun.com

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Province softening stance on LNG tankers in Passamaquoddy Bay























Premier Shawn Graham assures the people of Charlotte County of his support in their opposition to LNG in Passamaquoddy Bay. (Art MacKay Photo 2005)


I maintain that the position of the Government of New Brunswick has never been firm and that they have been walking a middle of the road public position with their interest in big business and political power groups taking precedence over their obligation to their constituents.

Unless they have been hiding under a rock these last few years, the Graham Government should be well aware of the position of the people of coastal Charlotte County and the reasons for their opposition to the development of ANY heavy industry in Passamaquoddy Bay, West Isles and Head Harbour Passage. If they are not, they are ignorant of the true enovironmental AND economic importance of this area; not to mention the importance of the natural resources that will become vital as we continue to experience global collpase of the oil industry and increased costs of food distribution.

With the proposed developments in tidal power in Head Harbour Passage the future looks bleak for this national treasure and the near billion dollar economy that this unique ecosystem supports.

Art

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The New Brunswick government has toned down its rhetoric when it comes to opposing the construction of liquefied natural gas terminals on the U.S. side of Passamaquoddy Bay.

Energy Minister Jack Keir said the province is not opposed to the terminals and will let the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission process unfold.

The province, he said, has always backed the regulatory process that will decide the fate of any planned LNG terminals in Maine.

"If the federal government, both federal governments, suggest that it is a safe and reliable terminal then everybody is in agreement on that. But the process has to take place," he said.

The federal government has strongly opposed LNG tankers in Passamaquoddy Bay and Michael Wilson, Canada's ambassador in Washington, delivered a diplomatic note in February 2007 to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, citing safety and environmental concerns.

The letter said Canada, to protect the environment, will not permit tankers to sail through the narrow passage between New Brunswick's Deer and Campobello islands.

The government of Premier Shawn Graham said it supported the federal government's position.

"We are opposed to tanker traffic through the Passamaquoddy Bay. And our intervener status will ensure that those concerns are addressed appropriately," Graham said at the time.

The province has enlisted a Washington law firm to intervene in the U.S. regulatory process on behalf of the people of New Brunswick.

Group concerned about tone change

Jessie Davis, who heads Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada, a group opposed to the development of LNG terminals on the bay, said she is surprised at the way Keir describes the province's position.

She said a delegation from her group went to Fredericton to meet with provincial officials two weeks ago.

"They were extremely clear at that time. They strongly oppose the terminals," she said.

Davis said her group has been assured the lawyers working on behalf of the province are still intervening against the terminals.



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