How safe is ExxonMobil’s natural gas liquids pipeline in Nova Scotia?

A review of emergency response preparations for a pipeline leak says 911 dispatchers can't easily contact the oil company and cash-strapped fire departments have abandoned gas detection equipment because it's too costly to maintain.

June 2, 2016 By Jennifer Henderson

The map above shows locations discussed in this article. The pipeline route is stylized. On Saturday, volunteer fire departments from Louisdale, the Town of Port Hawkesbury, and Port Hastings will take part in an emergency preparedness exercise. It’s part and parcel of living next door to a pipeline and processing plant that handles propane, butane,…

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In 1995, Brenda Way was brutally murdered behind a Dartmouth apartment building. In 1999, Glen Assoun was found guilty of the murder. He served 17 years in prison, but steadfastly maintained his innocence. In 2019, Glen Assoun was fully exonerated.

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