Chignecto

Nova Scotia

Work to protect Chignecto Isthmus going too slowly, say local politicians

Officials elected by the people living on and near the Chignecto Isthmus say work to protect the low-lying strip of…

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Nova Scotia

Acadian groups want a Chignecto Isthmus national park

A group that represents Acadians in New Brunswick is asking the federal government to turn the Chignecto Isthmus into a national…

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Nova Scotia

Feds’ reluctance to pay for Chignecto Isthmus work ’embarrassing’ for N.S. Liberal MPs: Houston

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston took aim at the province’s eight Liberal members of Parliament on Thursday, admonishing them for not convincing their own…

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Nova Scotia

N.B., N.S. formalize partnership on Chignecto Isthmus work

The governments of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have signed an agreement for how they will work together on the…

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Nova Scotia

N.B., P.E.I., Ottawa join N.S. court case on Chignecto Isthmus costs — but local MLA left out

The governments of Canada, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island will be allowed to speak at the Nova Scotia Court of…

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Halifax

Mayor, MP say crossed fingers only answer so far for storm threat to Chignecto Isthmus infrastructure

Fingers crossed. “I hate to say it but for the storm this weekend, that’s about all we can do,” Amherst…

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Nova Scotia

Amherst mayor worries Hurricane Lee could leave Chignecto Isthmus under water

The mayor of Amherst, N.S., is concerned about the impact Hurricane Lee could have on the Chignecto Isthmus, which connects Nova…

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Halifax

Isthmus of Chignecto project ‘far from idle,’ Nova Scotia premier says

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston objects to accusations of foot-dragging on the proposed Isthmus of Chignecto project. “Our government is…

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Nova Scotia

NS and NB Prime Ministers, Federal Minister Meets Monday to Discuss Chignecto Isthmus Project Funding

The question of who will pay to protect the fragile highway and rail infrastructure along the Isthmus of Chignecto corridor…

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Halifax

NS and NB Prime Ministers, Federal Minister Meets Monday to Discuss Chignecto Isthmus Project Funding

The question of who will pay to protect the fragile highway and rail infrastructure along the Isthmus of Chignecto corridor…

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