N.B. FRACKING BAN IN FAST LANE . . . STRIKE CLOSES TEMBEC’S TEMISCAMING MILLS . . . CAPE BRETON WORKPLACE SKILLS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM . . . LEARNING ABOUT OLDER HORSES AT AAEP . . . PERMACULTURE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY  . . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

N.B. FRACKING BAN IN FAST LANE
Source: The Chronicle Herald
The premier of New Brunswick says his government will introduce legislation for a moratorium on fracking for shale gas during the fall legislative session that begins Wednesday and he wants it passed by Christmas.The Liberals, who won a majority government in the September election, campaigned on a promise to bring in a moratorium, saying more information is needed before allowing shale gas fracking to continue. Premier Brian Gallant said his government will refuse to approve permits for hydraulic fracturing if the legislation is not passed by the end of the year. (read more)

STRIKE CLOSES TEMBEC’S TEMISCAMING MILLS
Source: Pulp & Paper Canada
In response to Unifor Local 233’s decision to go on strike effective Nov. 26, Tembec has ceased operations at its Temiscaming, Quebec industrial complex, which comprises four main facilities manufacturing specialty pulp, high-yield pulp, multi-ply coated bleached board and powder and liquid phenolic resins. In addition to the production interruption, the strike will delay the commissioning activities now taking place on the high-pressure boiler and turbine. (read more)

CAPE BRETON WORKPLACE SKILLS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
Source: ThinkFarm
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is pleased to offer a customized 40 hour training program free of charge to NSFA members, family members, or employees. Begins January 2015! (read more)

LEARNING ABOUT OLDER HORSES AT AAEP
Source: The Horse
The Horse team will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention. An annual pilgrimage to a new destination each year, the AAEP convention is a great place to catch up with our sources from around the country, make new connections for the future, and visit with friends and colleagues over some delicious local cuisine. (read more)

PERMACULTURE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Source: ACORN
2015 Permaculture Design Course at Motheroak Permaculture in Hants County, Nova Scotia. This will be offered as an eight-week work/trade internship program (no fees/no stipend), integrating Pc studies and design projects with our farm and intensive organic market garden work. Learn by doing. Max five people so apply early. Firm commitments only please. (read more)