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- Publié par : Community Forests International
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Community Forests International is hosting a mushroom growing workshop Saturday November 3rd from 10am-4pm at 10 School Lane in Sackville N.B.
In this workshop participants will explore fungi and the edible mushrooms certain fungal species produce (e.g. shiitake, oyster mushrooms). Mycologist and mushroom enthusiast David Boyle will guide a discussion on the essential roles these organisms play in stimulating plant growth, degrading pollutants, and controlling unwanted insects. This will be followed by a hands-on exploration of several methods for coaxing fungi to produce edible and/or beautiful mushrooms. After this workshop, participants will have a greater understanding of how fungi live and behave and be well on their way to growing their own mushrooms at home or on the farm!
Please dress warmly, as a portion of this workshop will be held in an outdoor classroom space.
The cost is $25.00 Please bring your own lunch. Register here.
For more information, call 506 536 3738 or send us an email [email protected]
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- Publié par : Tashina Thomas
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Ken Maybee est décédé le 17 octobre 2012. À titre de chef de la direction de l’Association pulmonaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, Ken a été un leadeur dévoué et un défenseur de la relation étroite entre l’environnement et la santé. Ken a été nommé membre de l’Ordre du Canada en juillet dernier pour ses efforts pour l’amélioration de la qualité de l’air et de la santé des Canadiens. Au Nouveau-Brunswick, Ken a participé à la conception de la loi sur l’assainissement de l’air du NB et de la loi sur les endroits sans fumée. Il a aussi contribué à la préparation des normes pour la qualité de l’air, dont la cote air santé utilisée par plusieurs villes. Nous sympathisons avec la femme de Ken, sa famille et ses amis ainsi qu’avec tout le personnel de l’Association pulmonaire du NB qui vienne de perdre leur champion.
De l’Association Pulmonaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
No words can express how devastated and sorry the New Brunswick Lung Association family is at the recent passing of Kenneth Maybee, our past President and CEO. Across the country the Lung Association staff and all those who knew Ken through his clean air advocacy work are mourning this loss.
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences go out to Ken's wife and family.
Ken left an amazing legacy both in terms of his professional work and in terms of the many lives he touched in such positive ways.
Du conseil de conservation du Nouveau-Brunswick
Conservation Council of New Brunswick is saddened by the passing of our respected and dedicated colleague Ken Maybee of the New Brunswick Lung Association
Ken put the NB Lung Association on the national map, with leading, high profile campaigns on clean air, anti-smoking and other environmental issues. As President and CEO of the NB Lung Association, Ken was a leader, innovator and tireless advocate for the Lung Association and the causes he championed. This is typical of the man he was.
Ken was named to the Order of Canada in July 2012. He was due to receive this prestigious award, as well as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, on 23 November from the Governor General at Government House in Ottawa. Ken was named to the Order of Canada in the category of Social Services, for his efforts to improve air quality and the health of Canadians. His efforts have been described as follows "Mr. Maybee’s personal crusade to make human health the driving force for air quality policies and legislation has been extraordinary". He helped develop air quality standards, including the air quality health index used in many cities. He was instrumental in the introduction of the NB Clean Air Act and the Smoke-free Places Act, which, among other things, bans smoking in vehicles containing children under the age of 16. Locally, he helped the City of Fredericton organize the Canada Day parade and made the parade green by not allowing motorized vehicles to take part.
Nécrologie
MAYBEE, KENNETH H. - (1937 – 2012) - On Wednesday, 17 October, Ken Maybee passed away in tragic circumstances. Ken’s family is totally devastated at his sudden passing. Born Kenneth Hendrie Maybee in Montreal on 15 June 1937, he is survived by his wife Joan (Ingram) of 50 years and his two children, son Larry (Megan) living in Australia and daughter Kim (Gord) living in Nanaimo, BC. and four dearly loved grandchildren; Ryan, Nicole and Erin Maybee (Australia) and Molly O’Brien (Nanaimo). He also leaves behind his beloved cat, Mikey “they were buddies”. Ken was the youngest of seven children – four boys and two girls – Donald, Theresa, George, Floyd, William and Edna. He is survived by brothers Floyd (Joan) of Alberta, William (Gladys) of California and Edna (John) Tyler of Victoria, BC. He was predeceased by his parents Harry Jacob and Lillian, brothers Donald, George and sister Theresa. He is survived by his many nieces and nephews. Ken lived a 39 year career in the Canadian forces. He joined the Armoured Corps as a boy soldier in 1954. He quickly rose through the ranks, excelling at every course he attempted and appointment he was given. He served with distinction with the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) in Petawawa, Germany and CFB Gagetown and with the 12e Regiment Blinde du Canada (12e RBC) in Valcartier, Quebec. During his military career, Ken served three different tours with NATO in Germany, four in Egypt and one in Cyprus. His notable appointments included Sergeant-Major of several Squadrons, in 12e RBC and at the Armoured School at the Combat Training Centre, CFB Gagetown. He was Regimental Sergeant-Major of 12e RBC, Chief Warrant Officer at Army Headquarters in St. Hubert, Quebec, and Command Chief Warrant Officer of Canadian Forces in Europe and the Middle East. In the latter stages of his career, Ken took his commission to move back to NB and as a Captain was appointed Detachment Commander of all Cadets in NB and PEI. Ken received many awards for his accomplishments in the military. In 1977 he was appointed to the Order of Military Merit, the second highest order administered by the Governor-in-Council, at the grade of Member (MMM), for distinctive merit and exceptional service. He was later upgraded to the level of Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM), a rare occurrence. Both awards were presented by the Governor General at Rideau Hall. Ken Maybee retired from the Canadian Forces in 1993 and took up the position of Executive Director (later President and CEO) of the NB Lung Association, one week after his retirement from the Canadian Forces. In typical fashion, Ken took the Lung Association to new heights, re-defining its focus and direction. He put the NB Lung Association on the national map, with leading, high profile campaigns on clean air, anti-smoking and other environmental issues. As President and CEO of the NB Lung Association, Ken was a leader, innovator and tireless advocate for the Lung Association and the causes he championed. This is typical of the man he was.
Ken was named to the Order of Canada in July 2012. He was due to receive this prestigious award, as well as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, on 23 November from the Governor General at Government House in Ottawa. Ken was named to the Order of Canada in the category of Social Services, for his efforts to improve air quality and the health of Canadians. His efforts have been described as follows “Mr. Maybee’s personal crusade to make human health the driving force for air quality policies and legislation has been extraordinary”. He helped develop air quality standards, including the air quality health index used in many cities. He was instrumental in the introduction of the NB Clean Air Act and the Smoke-free Places Act, which, among other things, bans smoking in vehicles containing children under the age of 16. Locally, he helped the City of Fredericton organize the Canada Day parade and made the parade green by not allowing motorized vehicles to take part. Ken was an avid sportsman. In his younger years he enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball, tennis and curling at a competitive level, and he was a long-standing regular at the Fredericton YMCA. More recently, he enjoyed playing “Texas hold’em” poker with the boys twice a week. Ken was a long-time resident of New Maryland, a proud Frederictonian and a pillar of the local community. He was a fine New Brunswicker and an outstanding Canadian. He was charity-minded and always active in community organizations. In his earlier years, he was active in the Lions Club in Oromocto. Throughout his life he was very active in the Masonic Order, the Shriners and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion. Ken was a friend and mentor to many; he constantly looked to help those less-advantaged members of the community. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and the many people who admired and respected him.
Ken was cremated at McAdams Funeral Home. A memorial service to honour Ken’s memory will be announced at a later date. Donations in Ken’s memory may be made to a mental health charity, if so desired. On-line condolences may be made at www.mcadamsfh.com ADSUM 21 October 2012
http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-327353-kenneth-maybee.html
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- Publié par : Roberta Clowater
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Néo-Brunswickois encouragés de se faire entendre sur les nouvelles
Aires naturelles protégées
(Fredericton) La section néo-brunswickoise de la Société pour la
nature et les parcs du Canada (SNAP NB) encourage fortement les
Néo-Brunswickois à se faire entendre sur l’avenir des aires naturelles
protégées. Le gouvernement publiait récemment une carte d’aires
naturelles protégées proposées et il demande des commentaires du
public jusqu’au 15 novembre.
Roberta Clowater, Directrice générale de la SNAP NB, déclarait : «
Les citoyens du Nouveau-Brunswick ont la chance en ce moment de
démontrer leur appui pour la protection permanente d’aires naturelles
que le gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick a identifiées pour la
possibilité de protection. Bien qu’il s’agisse d’un bon pas dans la
direction d’un réseau d’aires protégées, il en faut bien plus pour
vraiment protéger le patrimoine naturel du Nouveau-Brunswick. »
« Près de Fredericton, les zones candidates comprennent des aires
naturelles autour le bassin versant de la Rivière Nashwaak. Près de
Bathurst et Miramichi, les aires candidates incluent des forêts autour
de Rivière du Portage, la rivière Tracadie et les eaux d’amont de la
rivière Tabusintac. Il y a des candidates importante dans le bassin
versant de la Rivière Restigouche, comme près de Jardine Brook. Dans
la sud-est, les candidates incluent des aires naturelles autour des
eaux d’amont de Mill Creek, et dans le bassin versant de Turtle Creek,
une partie de l’approvisionnement en eau potable de la ville de
Moncton. Les aires protégées candidates sont d’importantes forêts
anciennes, des eaux de source pour d’importants cours d’eau à poissons
ou des habitats sauvages sensibles.
Malheureusement, ce ne sont pas toutes les aires proposées qui seront
désignées pour protection ; il est donc important que les gens ayant
des connaissances pratiques sur aucune des aires candidates à protéger
fournissent cette information au gouvernement. Le gouvernement va
choisir les aires qui seront protégées à la suite de ces consultations
publiques. »
Clowater ajoutait : « Ces aires protégées potentielles nous amènerons
de 3 % de la province qui est protégée à environ 4,8 %. Le
Nouveau-Brunswick resterait tout de même l’avant-dernière province au
Canada en ce qui a trait à la proportion de notre territoire qui est
protégé d’une manière permanent contre le développement, ce qui serait
seulement la moitié de la proportion, en moyenne, qui est protégée
dans les autres provinces et territoires (la moyenne étant presque 9
%). Il nous faudra protéger toutes ces aires et bien d’autres si nous
voulons faire notre juste part pour protéger la faune et les aires
naturelles qui sont si importantes pour notre culture, notre tourisme
et l’économie de nos régions. »
Les deux dernières « portes ouvertes » sont planifiées cette semaine,
le 23 octobre à Blackville (Centre United Church), et le 24 october à
Richibucto (Hôtel de ville de Richibucto), à 18h00. La SNAP NB fournit
des liens aux cartes, de l’information contextuelle, l’horaire des «
portes ouvertes » et plus encore au www.cpawsnb.org.
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Contact:
Roberta Clowater, 506-452-9902;
[email protected]">[email protected]
La SNAP est la voix qui représente les milieux sauvages au
Nouveau-Brunswick. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la SNAP au
NB et sur nos efforts de conservation, veuillez visiter www.cpawsnb.org
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- Publié par : Terry Wishart
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For Immediate Release
LaPierre’s report is opinion, not science
Dr. Louis LaPierre’s report on public feedback about the New Brunswick government’s shale gas industry proposals was released on October 15th, and is already attracting comments and criticisms. A retired biologist, LaPierre was commissioned by the provincial government to hold public meetings and gather public reaction concerning the government’s 116 recommendations for regulating a potential shale gas industry. In his report, Dr. Lapierre wrote that there were few comments about the government’s regulations at those meetings. Instead, the public spoke mostly about matters concerning the environment, health, water, and so on. In the concluding remarks of his report, Dr. LaPierre makes recommendations about a moratorium, a phased-approach to development, and outlines a structure for managing gas distribution.
Today, 18 community groups supported a statement suggesting that LaPierre’s recommendations and conclusions were based on opinion, not science.
Dr. Jean Louis Deveau, a social scientist with the Fredericton Chapter of the Council of Canadians, says that while LaPierre’s report appears to contain a fairly accurate representation of the concerns expressed at the public meetings, the report’s conclusions and recommendations are unfounded.
“Dr. LaPierre was directed to report on people’s concerns about the government’s recommendations for regulating the industry,” Deveau explains.
“People spoke and wrote to him. Those words and textual submissions were his data. In a proper scientific analysis, his conclusions should have been derived from the actual data he received and might have read something like this: ’New Brunswickers were faced with too many unknowns about the shale gas industry to be in a position to provide meaningful input on the government’s recommendations for regulating the industry. Therefore, they chose to voice their concerns about water, the environment, health, and so on.’ However, instead of linking his conclusions to those data, Dr. LaPierre chose to debate the pros and cons of a moratorium, a phased approach to industry development, and a management structure for a future shale gas industry in New Brunswick. In short, there is nothing in his data to support any of those concluding remarks.”
Deveau suggests that LaPierre has actually failed to follow the science-based approach advocated in his own report and that his report amounts to little more than an opinion piece.
Conservation Council of New Brunswick—Stephanie Merrill
Council of Canadians, Fredericton Chapter—Jean Louis Deveau
Council of Canadians, Saint John Chapter—Carol Ring
Darlings Island Fracking Intervention Naguwigewauk—Doug Foster
Friends of UNB Woodlot—Mark D’Arcy
Hampton Water First—Chris Rendell
Harvey Environmental Action—Terry Wishart
Memramcook Action—Patricia Leger
Maliseet Grand Council—Alma Brooks
New Brunswickers Against Fracking—Stan Donovan
Our Environment, Our Choice—Mike McKinley
Parents Against Everyday Poisons—Michael Stoneleigh
Penniac Anti-Shale Gas Organization--Eric Hadley
Quality of Life Initiative—Otty Forgrave
Tantramar Alliance—Marilyn Lerch
Upriver Environment Watch—Ann Pohl
Upper Miramichi Stewardship Alliance—Brad Wood
Water and Environmental Protection for Albert County—Deborah Carr
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- Publié par : Nature Trust of New Brunswick
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Colleen Brown and her beautiful voice singing "Tumbleweed" with the nesting birds of Dick's Island in the background.
You can see this, and many other NB Nature Session videos, at http://www.naturetrust.nb.ca/wp/?page_id=376.
