OPPOSE DEFSEC 2014 ARMS TRADE SHOW . . . GOVERNMENT TO PROHIBIT HYDRAULIC FRACTURING . . . FULL-CIRCLE-RESPONSIBILITY . . . HONOURING OUR ROOTS SOWING OUR FUTURE . . . WILD POLLINATOR HABITAT ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP . . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

REMINDER – OPPOSE DEFSEC 2014 ARMS TRADE SHOW
Source: noharbourforwar NO TO THE MERCHANTS OF DEATH! NO TO WAR PREPARATIONS! ALL OUT TO OPPOSE DEFSEC 2014 HALIFAX ARMS TRADE SHOW! Thursday, Sept. 4, 4pm, Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal Road - near Pier 23, behind the Westin Hotel, past the Seaport Farmers’ Market. CANADA NEEDS AN ANTI-WAR GOVERNMENT! GET CANADA OUT OF NATO! noharbourforwar@hotmail.com

GOVERNMENT TO PROHIBIT HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
Source: N.S. Dept Of Energy
Energy Minister Andrew Younger announced today, Sept. 3, the government of Nova Scotia will introduce legislation this fall to prohibit high volume hydraulic fracturing for onshore shale gas. “Nova Scotians have overwhelmingly expressed concern about allowing high volume hydraulic fracturing to be a part of onshore shale development in this province at this time,” said Mr. Younger. “Our petroleum resources belong to Nova Scotians, and we must honour the trust people have put in us to understand their concerns. We will therefore introduce legislation to prohibit using this technique to stimulate onshore shale projects.” (read more)

FULL-CIRCLE-RESPONSIBILITY
Source: Equine Guelph
In an ideal world, horse owners prefer the thought of their aged senior dying a peaceful, natural death. Unfortunately, many owners are faced with the difficult decision of having to put down their beloved equine due to humane or medical reasons. While planning ahead for the inevitable may be somewhat painful, understanding the process and knowing ahead of time who to turn to for help will make the decision easier, especially when our minds are clear and free of emotion. (read more)

HONOURING OUR ROOTS SOWING OUR FUTURE
Source: Acorn
Register now for The 2014 Acorn Conference and Trade Show! Early-Bird (ie Discounted!) registration is available until Sunday, September 28. Don’t miss this great opportunity to participate in the largest event supporting organic food and farming in all of Eastern Canada! (read more)

WILD POLLINATOR HABITAT ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP
Source: ThinkFarm
There is still space available in the Wild Pollinator Habitat Workshop, Monday and Tuesday, September 29 and 30, 2014 in Montague P.E.I. If you are interested in learning about who the wild pollinators are, seeing firsthand the research that is happening, and gain skills for assessing your site for the wellbeing of wild bees please sign up on or before Monday September 8! The day and half is filled with great speakers, tours, and more! (read more)

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

GLOBAL WOOD PELLET DEMAND TO REACH 50 MILLION TONNES BY 2024
http://www.risiinfo.com/risi-store/do/product/detail/global-pellet-demand-outlook.html

CANADIAN SHOW JUMPING TEAM THROUGH TO TEAM FINAL AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
http://www.normandy2014.com

RESOLUTE PERMANENTLY CLOSES LAURENTIDE MILL IN SHAWINIGAN
http://www.pulpandpapercanada.com/news/resolute-permanently-closes-laurentide-mill-in-shawinigan/1003234482/438qvsM3oyW6x08yM2vx/?ref=enews_PP&utm_source=PP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PP-EN09032014

JBS TO PURSUE $1.8B FOOD UNIT IPO WITHIN WEEKS
http://www.agcanada.com/daily/jbs-to-pursue-1-8b-food-unit-ipo-within-weeks