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Opinion Editorials

Friends of the Northumberland Strait media releases.

Northern Pulp’s demands could undermine EA process, conflict with NS environmental law FONS advice to Northern Pulp: “Less public relations, more science”

March 10, 2022

A high-powered global corporate investigations firm sent a representative to “take the pulse of the community” about Northern Pulp on behalf of a mystery client. Why?

September 9, 2021

Northern Pulp tells BC court about community consultation - but neglects to inform community

August 20, 2020

We applaud your decision, Premier McNeil: Friends of the Northumberland Strait and Ecojustice

December 20, 2019

We are confident that a full environmental assessment report will prove that Northern Pulp’s proposal is not viable

December 17, 2019

Stakeholders call on Environment Minster to reject Northern Pulp’s proposed replacement ETF

November 19, 2019

Press Conference: Key Stakeholders Respond to Northern Pulp Focus Report

November 14, 2019

Friends of the Northumberland Strait asks Environment Minister to grant more time for public comments on Northern Pulp’s Focus Report

October 10, 2019

FONS LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT BOAT HARBOUR CLOSURE

September 16, 2019

Unifor’s call for “shovels in the ground today” is an act of desperation: FONS

August 9, 2019

Northern Pulp’s failed pipe route not a surprise

July 4, 2019

You can’t trust the science when the science isn’t there: Groups respond to Environmental Assessment of Northern Pulp

March 22, 2019

Mercury issue raises new concerns about Northern Pulp’s controversial new treatment facility

March 7, 2019

Ecojustice: Environment minister in conflict of interest, Must step away from Northern Pulp assessment

February 13, 2019

Norther Pulp's response to leak questions raise even more questions

February 6, 2019

Why is public still in the dark about Northern Pulp’s effluent leak?

February 5, 2019

Shame on Northern Pulp for Press Conference Timing

January 31, 2019

Citizens pledge support for Pictou Landing First Nation and closure of Boat Harbour on schedule

December 5, 2018

Meeting regulations is not the same as protecting fisheries from harm

November 30, 2018

NO PIPE COURTHOUSE RALLY IN SUPPORT OF FISHERMEN DECEMBER !8, 1pm - HALIFAX NS

November 17, 2018

A Statement from Northumberland Strait Fishermen

November 5, 2018

Friends of the Northumberland Strait asks province to acknowledge conflicts of interest; hand environmental assessment of Northern Pulp’s proposed new facility to Feds

October 3, 2018

Ecojustice joins forces with Friends of the Northumberland Strait to build the case against Northern Pulp’s effluent pipe plan

September 27, 2018

Province sinks $6 million into design of Northern Pulp’s controversial pipe project

August 20, 2018

#NOPIPE LAND & SEA RALLY - JULY 6, PICTOU NS

July 4, 2018

#NOPIPE Rally - Support builds as July 6 event nears

July 2, 2018

Northern Pulp reneges on commitment to hold public open houses before filing new plan for environmental assessment

January 10, 2018

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