October 2, 2013
Aboriginal leaders have issued an eviction notice to the company exploring for gas in New Brunswick, saying they weren’t consulted before permits were issued.
A new protest site has popped up near Rexton, attracting hundreds of protesters since Sunday. The protesters are blocking access to a compound where shale gas testing trucks remain idle.
A member of the Mi’kmaq Warrior Society says their issue is not with the Houston-based company, SWN Resources, but with the government for failing to consult with them.