N.B. GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING  . . . VALLEY COMPANY PLANS CAPITAL UPGRADES . . . POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DUCK, GOOSE, AND QUAIL PRODUCTION . . . CARBON DIOXIDE SATELLITE MISSION RETURNS FIRST GLOBAL MAPS . . . SPICED MULLED WINE . . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

N.B. GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
Source: N.B. Dept of Energy and Mines
The provincial government has introduced a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the province, following through on its commitment to New Brunswickers. “Creating jobs is our government’s top priority but we need to do this in a responsible and sustainable way. . . . (read more)

VALLEY COMPANY PLANS CAPITAL UPGRADES
Source: N.S. Dept of Economic/Rural Development/Tourism
PepsiCo Foods Canada is planning capital upgrades at its Frito Lay plant in Kentville. The company plans to buy new equipment, such as energy-efficient fryers and heat recovery equipment to improve productivity. The Kentville site marked its 60th anniversary this year, and this investment is a signal the company plans to be here for years to come. (read more)

POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DUCK, GOOSE, AND QUAIL PRODUCTION
Source: ThinkFarm
An established food processor of duck, quail, and geese is considering processing in Nova Scotia and is looking for a local supplier for duck, geese, and quail. Anyone interested in supplying this market can request further information from the address below.
arcvalley@novascotia.ca.

CARBON DIOXIDE SATELLITE MISSION RETURNS FIRST GLOBAL MAPS
Source: BBC Nasa’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO-2) has returned its first global maps of the greenhouse gas CO2.The satellite was sent up in July to help pinpoint the key locations on the Earth’s surface where carbon dioxide is being emitted and absorbed. This should help scientists better understand how human activities are influencing the climate. (read more)

SPICED MULLED WINE
½ bottle red wine
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
2 cloves
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1¾oz brown sugar
Place all of the ingredients into a saucepan or slow cooker and simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, without boiling. To serve, pour the mulled wine into heatproof glasses.