Monthly Archives: June 2014

SumOfUs counter advertisement

Given Suncor’s massive ad campaign on the CBC, in movie theatres and online promoting their green image, SumOfUs produced this counter add. The tar sands mega-giant is using shots of children playing and wind turbines to try and convince the public it’s … Continue reading

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Where does the shrimp you eat come from?

Next time you are buying shrimp at the super market flip the package over an look for point of origin. Yes, we do have Canada caught shrimp but you will never find it as the market is dominated by Thailand … Continue reading

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Water – the way it is supposed to be

In contrast to a recent post – picture one – a result of over nitrification often caused by runoff, and in southwest Nova Scotia linked to mink farms, there are clean waterways in Nova Scotia – picture two. But, we … Continue reading

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Warnings on algae

It’s algae season again here in southwest Nova Scotia. Sorry to once again have to report that but it is worth knowing. Algae is more than just unsightly. It is an indicator of poor water quality and some forms of … Continue reading

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Aquaculture regulatory review available

For those of you following the provincial aquaculture regulatory review, the Stakeholder Roundtable Report has been posted on the review website. This report is the outcome of the stakeholder discussions and represents the Roundtables’s advice to the Panel member Professors … Continue reading

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