No one's talking about the deal this Quebec based private company is looking for on it's hydro assets in the region. If anybody thinks they're discussing the mill employee's jobs they better think again. Kruger's main interest in the area is electricity and water, everything else is just smoke and mirrors
This is Joe Kruger dealing with Danny Williams on what their new 'power sharing agreement' will look like when Kruger decides to finally shut this dinosaur down.
In the meantime, while these businessmen share up the booty, Kruger continues to deplete our natural resources and pollute our province. They've got a plan to cut out a huge swath of forest heading into the national park on the table right now, and that mill could close any day! Makes no sense. See the map here. It's obvious no one involved in any of this has our children's best interest in mind.
I say shut 'em down, take the resources back and then see how they can help us, cause they sure ain't doin' much right now besides makin' deals for stuff that's not theirs with NALCOR (who thinks it owns everything that's ours).
Makes me sick.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Newfoundland cancels court action against AbitibiBowater
No surprise here.
Why would NALCOR want it's dirty laundry hauled through the courts? Not that they don't own the local courts...but still, it would be nice to know what happened to bill 27. That's the bill that would've made ABH go through a year long public process starting in January to get a renewal on their 100 year lease over all those resources NALCOR now has under its thumb (without any court dates or public processes).
Pretty slick, but hopefully not slick enough to keep the corrupt public officials out of the slammer when we get real government accountability around here ( a man should be allowed to dream after all). These paltry indictments for spending allowance no-no's is just a start. Why shouldn't we take it all the way, now that the door is open, and go after those who've sold our resources for backdoor deals and golden handshakes.
Why would NALCOR want it's dirty laundry hauled through the courts? Not that they don't own the local courts...but still, it would be nice to know what happened to bill 27. That's the bill that would've made ABH go through a year long public process starting in January to get a renewal on their 100 year lease over all those resources NALCOR now has under its thumb (without any court dates or public processes).
Pretty slick, but hopefully not slick enough to keep the corrupt public officials out of the slammer when we get real government accountability around here ( a man should be allowed to dream after all). These paltry indictments for spending allowance no-no's is just a start. Why shouldn't we take it all the way, now that the door is open, and go after those who've sold our resources for backdoor deals and golden handshakes.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Winter time along the coast, but all is not well in the forests.
As winter sets in...the woods and bogs surrounding the outports come alive with human activity. With all the bogs and small rivers running through our back-country frozen for 5 months a year, it's the wintertime that people look forward to for their yearly wood harvesting, cabin-going, and snowmobile riding (our version of getting away from it all).
But there are other things going on out over the bog these days....
There are forestry roads still heading into some of our prime tourist areas, and there are local wanna-be forestry moguls using large machinery to make themselves a few bucks from the waste the large forestry companies are leaving behind. The results of this pillage will be a denuded landscape which is unable to support the local communities that have come to depend on them. Here's a plan by Corner Brook's Kruger to harvest a valley leading into Gros Morne National Park. Who thinks this is a good idea, besides the idiots who dreamed it up? Gros Morne's southern boundary is on the top of the image. You'll see this clearcutting when you head down over the hill towards the Jackladder. It's the first valley you see heading North (where the mountains come into view) and where lots of pictures now get taken.
Time to dump the dinosaurs people.
But there are other things going on out over the bog these days....
There are forestry roads still heading into some of our prime tourist areas, and there are local wanna-be forestry moguls using large machinery to make themselves a few bucks from the waste the large forestry companies are leaving behind. The results of this pillage will be a denuded landscape which is unable to support the local communities that have come to depend on them. Here's a plan by Corner Brook's Kruger to harvest a valley leading into Gros Morne National Park. Who thinks this is a good idea, besides the idiots who dreamed it up? Gros Morne's southern boundary is on the top of the image. You'll see this clearcutting when you head down over the hill towards the Jackladder. It's the first valley you see heading North (where the mountains come into view) and where lots of pictures now get taken.
Time to dump the dinosaurs people.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Organic Farming in a rural Newfoundland Outport...talk about a challenge
With the heart disease and cancer rates well above all provincial and national averages, its not hard to believe local people don't 'get' the idea of organic food.
After running a small organic market garden for two summers in Eastport I can see why so many people are affected by these two major health problems, especially the women in the community.
Obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise and generally poor education levels about food are reflected in the populations family life, general well-being and their ability to get out and enjoy the beautiful area. Not surprisingly, since my income is generated mostly from an organic gardening business ideally based on the portion of the female population that is the unhealthiest, this communities issues around health and food have started to affect my life and general well-being.
When I started to garden here three years ago it was under the assumption that it would take two to three years for the local people to catch on to the idea of having fresh local organic food available to them. Well, it's taking a bit longer than I expected. Last season I could count on one hand the number of local people that came in to buy a salad. The thing is I know it's not all their fault, I've made my share of mistakes and will admit to that, but what we need to do is all work together on being healthy and that's just not happening.
I knew I was in for a big challenge with this project. Upon reflection, what's needed is a longer term outlook on the goal of community general health and more time spent ensuring the farms viability so we can all get there eventually, together.
Guess it's time for some community spirit building...off to the compost pile it is!!
After running a small organic market garden for two summers in Eastport I can see why so many people are affected by these two major health problems, especially the women in the community.
Obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise and generally poor education levels about food are reflected in the populations family life, general well-being and their ability to get out and enjoy the beautiful area. Not surprisingly, since my income is generated mostly from an organic gardening business ideally based on the portion of the female population that is the unhealthiest, this communities issues around health and food have started to affect my life and general well-being.
When I started to garden here three years ago it was under the assumption that it would take two to three years for the local people to catch on to the idea of having fresh local organic food available to them. Well, it's taking a bit longer than I expected. Last season I could count on one hand the number of local people that came in to buy a salad. The thing is I know it's not all their fault, I've made my share of mistakes and will admit to that, but what we need to do is all work together on being healthy and that's just not happening.
I knew I was in for a big challenge with this project. Upon reflection, what's needed is a longer term outlook on the goal of community general health and more time spent ensuring the farms viability so we can all get there eventually, together.
Guess it's time for some community spirit building...off to the compost pile it is!!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Oh the Americans are very interested in our Energy Resources
Who would have guessed the new ambassador would head straight to the head of the dragon.
Kinda makes sense if you THINK about it.
Would have been nice to have a fly in the wall for that evening.
Kinda makes sense if you THINK about it.
Would have been nice to have a fly in the wall for that evening.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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