Crisis in Labrador West: boom, bust, repeat
Economic downturn in mining activity is devastating the communities of Labrador City and Wabush.
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Social license, more than public consultation
Private interests wanting to develop natural resources need to do more than “consult” with local residents — they need locals’ consent and approval
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No more Old Harry extensions for Corridor Resources
Enough is enough, coalition tells Petroleum Board
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Government promises external review of fracking
Citizen groups stress public pressure and diligence still needed to ensure process is transparent and truly independent
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Residents, groups call for independent external review of fracking
Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Fracking Awareness Network gathered in Corner Brook Thursday to send a united message to the provincial government.
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CETA “not about trade”
In the first of this 5-part series: What the North American Free Trade Agreement has taught us, and the implications of another treaty based on the neoliberal “free trade” ideology
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Sandy Pond sacrifice
Would industry be as quick to use natural ponds as tailings impoundments if they had to pay full market value?
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Land use panning
Would you bother doing business with a government that shows it can’t be trusted?
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Industry does not have a social licence to frack in Western Newfoundland
If private companies want to use controversial practices to exploit oil and gas on the Island’s west coast they’re going to need a green light from the people who live there
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Standing on shattered ground
The Zoot Pictures Inc. and CBC co-produced documentary ‘Shattered Ground’ explains the science behind the controversial method of natural gas extraction – hydraulic fracturing – and depicts the lives of individuals and communities impacted by its consequences.
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CETA: taking stock(s)
The Canada-European Union free trade agreement is coming. Labrador and Newfoundland are both part of Canada. Sadly, but ultimately, Canada controls our fisheries.
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Food sovereignty and other priorities
While many are benefiting from the province’s move toward a full-on energy economy, there is little hope for future generations, who will wonder why we didn’t think of them by investing in a sustainable food secure and food sovereign future.
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Dunderdale administration – worst protected areas record in Canada
But ultimately, we’re all to blame.
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