Author Archives: David Coon

Supporters, opponents doubt fracking will come to N.B. after report

Supporters, opponents doubt fracking will come to N.B. after report Article by: Jacques Poitras, CBC News “Green Energy is the answer” – David Coon The future of fracking in N.B. is in doubt, say both supporters and opponents from the opposition. (CBC) Some supporters and opponents of shale gas development are saying in the wake of new recommendations on fracking […]

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Building a New Vision for Homes – New Brunswick’s Climate Action Strategy: Some Ideas Part V

Fredericton – On March 3rd, Premier Gallant will participate in a First Ministers conference hosted by Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss a national climate action strategy. David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick has some suggestions for Premier Gallant. “There is a tremendous opportunity to help New Brunswickers reduce their carbon footprint […]

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Political Packaging: NB government’s education and new economy fund – Telegraph Journal – 25 February 2016

article by Adam Huras, Telegraph Journal “They politically packaged the new initiatives they wanted to undertake to give it some profile.” – David Coon There’s little new in the government’s education and new economy fund – with more than three quarters of the $261.8 million pooled from across government departments being spent on the same things as past years. But […]

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Fredericton parks plan to test express bus on Regent Street

article by Stephen Llewellyn, The Daily Gleaner photo: The Daily Gleaner Archive “This is particularly important for those living in poverty or people living on fixed income” – David Coon The idea of testing an express bus on Regent Street in Fredericton has been parked for now. The call for a bus that runs up and down Regent Street frequently […]

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