The Halifax-based centre is hosting a series of information sessions in coastal Nova Scotia communities to discuss the issues posed by the Energy East Pipeline project. The first session will be held at the Wolfville Farmers Market on Monday July 31 at 7 p.m.
The EAC’s information sessions are a chance to discuss details and related risks. Organizers aim to hear feedback and concerns from coastal communities about the project, and hope to work together to stop tar sands supertankers in the Bay of Fundy.
TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline and associated export terminal in Saint John, N.B. poses risks to the entire Bay of Fundy due to associated marine terminal and increased tanker traffic in the Bay of Fundy and through the Gulf of Maine.
Tanker traffic would increase by nearly 290 tankers per year, says a release, adding 330 million barrels of diluted bitumen to the annual tanker traffic in the area. This could impact coastal communities, fisheries, and much of Nova Scotia’s mainland coastline.
On Tuesday, August 1, a session is planned for Beacon United Church in Yarmouth at 7 p.m., followed on August 2 by another at the Digby fire hall.
Visit www.savefundy.ca for more information and details regarding the upcoming tour. No RSVP is needed. Send questions, concerns or ideas regarding these events to Stephen Thomas at the Ecology Action Centre: stephen@ecologyaction.ca or 1-902-429-2202.
