Do You See The Signs? Why the Media Black-Out on This Story Erica Butler CBC ? #KingJohnIII #Disclosure

 Covering the big story of our time since 2018 in Tantramar.... so where are the journalists on this?

Here:  youtube.com/@KingofUK/videos

Gaspereau Press originally 

was Hardscrabble Press ... here:

Hardscrabble Press | Facebook

At this link:  Gaspereau Press ¶ Printers & Publishers | Facebook

If it was me.. I'd go with "Hardscrabble Press".. just sayin... it just sounds more "edgy" .. less frenchie...

ya know?  Look at all that grant money flowing to Gaspereau though:  Grants and Contributions

Journalist Erica Butler now works at CBC - previously with CHMA FM Mount Allison University campus news and Halifax Examiner

 Find Erica's reports here:  Erica Butler - Reporter | CBC

Erica Butler pictured in the striped shirt next to local Bruce Wark [warktimes.com] at Beausejour Forum in 2025 pre-Federal Election debate with Dominic Leblanc, et al

The key to success seems to be simple:

pretend you've never met me or interacted with me.. right Erica?  Cheers.... from the Beausejour disruptor:

Lady Sarah of Beausejour on X: "#Disclosure #KJ3 #THEIndieMediaEastcoast #Odysee #Bitchute https://t.co/CM64MnFBDx" / X

Bitchute videos and more:

Tourism Prince Edward Island Canada Feat. Ron Sexsmith Music

Halifax Examiner with Erica Butler report here:

Erica Butler's deep dive into the transportation beat - Halifax Examiner

Erica Butler's 2025 Chat with New Hire Jeff Taylor, Tantramar NB with Senior Management Team

 Video link here:  Erica Butler with Jeff Taylor, Tantramar NB New Hire 2025 - YouTube

Keeping up with CBC's Erica Butler - Local Journalist formerly with Halifax Examiner and CHMA FM Mount Allison University

Journalist Erica Butler at X:

Erica Butler (@HabitatRadio) / X

and at Bluesky Social:

@ericabutler.bsky.social — Bluesky

 At this CBC News link:

Municipal officials ‘shocked’ to learn they’ve been breaking N.B. law requiring open meetings | CBC News

"The commission’s advisory says that municipal councils have been treating elected mayors and councillors as employees, and applying confidentiality rules related to “labour and employment matters.” 

But mayors and councillors are by definition not employees, says the advisory, and so complaints against them are not protected and should be discussed in open meetings.

There are a few exceptions, says the advisory, related to other confidentiality rules, such as legal advice or protected personal information. "

In Beausejour last year we had a pre-election forum including candidates for the Libertarian Party of New Brunswick, Liberal Party of Canada, the Peoples Party of Canada, and the NDP Party of New Brunswick that was very well attended.. with thanks to Carole Cooke for organizing the event.

Photography by THE Indie Media Eastcoast.

Sackville Firefighter Story from 2021 with Bruce Wark, Warktimes.com

 At this link:

  Sackville firefighter calls on town council to get involved in fixing troubled fire service |

More here from Erica Butler, CHMA FM July 6, 2021:

Firefighter asks mayor and council to request report directly from consultants, to avoid conflict of interest » CHMA

More here:

THE Indie Media Eastcoast: Lady Volunteer Fighter of Fires in Sackville New Brunswick - Someone With An Ax To Grind Here...?

Montana Report story 2024 with Town Councillor Bruce Phinney:

Fire department recommendations to stay under wraps, Phinney off the hook for court costs » CHMA

Where Has Local Reporter Erica Butler Gone in 2025? Halifax Examiner, CHMA FM Journalist Missing In Action?

Photography below from Erica Butler.. 2025 Beausejour Forum:

After a five plus year employment stint in our town working since 2020 for the local university campus propagandist outlet "CHMA FM" radio news station Erica Butler has moved on in 2025.. but where has she gone?

See her Twitter:

  (4) Erica Butler on X: "Rant alert! As NB possibly loses another local paper, can we talk about the death by a thousand fees reporters endure in this province? NB court system wants $25 to send me a pdf of judge's decision in a school district vs province case. IT SHOULD BE FREE. Shame on NB." / X

and other social media:  @ericabutler.bsky.social — Bluesky

‪ericabutler.bsky.social‬ ‪@ericabutler.bsky.social‬

· 5mo

"Is there a lawyer out there who can explain to me why it's legal to deny a member of the public *who is a reporter or journalist* information that is required to be shared with any other member of the public? I attended a public meeting yesterday where I was not allowed to ask questions!"

More here:

Erica Butler, Author at Halifax Examiner

"Group Article" from April 18/19, 2020 

at "Halifax Examiner" found at this link:

Here's all the Halifax Examiner's reporting on the mass murders of April 18/19, 2020 - Halifax Examiner

More here:

13 hours of terror: tracking a mass murderer's rampage through Nova Scotia - Halifax Examiner

Of note both Erica Butler and Tim Bousquet block THE India Media Eastcoast on X.. so why is that?

THE Indie Media Eastcoast is back - in 2024 - on

Youtube:  Beausejour Forum - Dominic Leblanc, Alex Gagne, Donna Allen, Eddie Cornell

Strait Shores - New Brunswick Enclave of Intrigue

Aug 20, 2025

Created using no AI technology.. folks.. audio courtesy of Ms. Erica Butler, journalist for Mount Allison University

.. Greg Lutes is in charge of Strait Shores .. imagine that? More here:

Greg Lutes hired by Tories as Opposition's chief of staff | CBC News

More with Strait Shores Andy here:

'I'm being unfairly treated': Strait Shores councillor responds to mayor's accusations of bullying » CHMA

Erica Butler & Janet Crawford, Sackville Arts Wall

Erica Butler here: https://bsky.app/profile/ericabutler.bsky.social and here: https://x.com/HabitatRadio

Audio was found at this CHMA FM report link here:

Marilyn Lerch, Janet Crawford and Dan Steeves join the ranks on the Sackville Arts Wall » CHMA

What's next for journalist Erica Butler?

If you're interested in nominating honourees please get in touch with Ron Kelly Spurles at the Town Hall to let him know your candidate!  

We recommend local multi-talented arts men: 

Paul Henderson, Rob Lyons and Christian Corbett as our next three installments on the Sackville Arts Wall.  Sexy that wall up bigly with some Gen X chaps.

More here on Paul Henderson:

Info — Paul Henderson

More here on Rob Lyons:

Robert Lyon Graphics Studio & Gallery | Atlantic Canada watercolour artist | 315 Main Street, Sackville, NB, Canada

More here on Christian:

Renowned Canadian artist | Christian Corbet | New Brunswick

Erica Butler Tackles the Fake News Problems [ Mount Allison University ]

Aug 14, 2025

audio from Erica Butler's CHMA FM report with Prof. Josh Kurek and Prof. Erin Steuter who are concerned about the fakery and AI shenanigans...

source:

Mt A professor’s 'mini-lecture' ends up in a fake Armenian political video » CHMA

Nurses from the Phillipines Hired by Recruiters at Local Nursing Home "The Drew" Director Linda Shannon

 

"A note from Erica:

This is my final edition of Tantramar Report, as my time at CHMA winds to a close today. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege working as a reporter in Sackville, Dorchester, and sometimes even Memramcook, Amherst and Strait Shores. Thanks to all the readers and listeners, especially those who have reached out over the years with a comment, question, or even just a grammar check. It was all appreciated.

CHMA news will take a break next week, but will be back. Stay tuned for further developments."

source:

How nurses from the Philippines helped open more nursing home beds in Sackville » CHMA

Happy trails Erica Butler.. thanks for your efforts to report locally...

Photography by THE Indie Media Eastcoast from the "Beausejour Forum" 2025 with Laura Landon, Bruce Wark, Erica Butler and a TJ reporter.

Find Erica Butler here:  @ericabutler.bsky.social — Bluesky

Erica has stopped using her Twitter account.

Matt Pryde Town of Tantramar Staffer with Erica Butler [ CHMA FM Mount Allison University ]

Erica Butler's report is found at this link:

Tantramar council outsources recreation plan and strategic plan implementation, after tight vote » CHMA

Advocacy blog here:  http://tantramarskateparkproject.blogspot.ca

Frustrated Green MLA Megan Mitton with Erica Butler

Audio found here:

Mitton calls for comprehensive review of ‘huge’ and ‘complex’ gas plant project » CHMA

Local News Matters in "Desperate Times" for news purveyors? Warktimes.com and Erica Butler CHMA FM

 

At this link:  Local news matters, but ‘these are desperate times’ says journalism researcher |

More here with Erica Butler:

Building Canada Act sets the country back on environmental regulation, says climate group and Mt A prof » CHMA

Lead with Storytelling : Why Local News Matter w/ Erica Butler [formerly with Halifax Examiner]

10 June 2025... 

What role does local journalism play in building resilient communities? In this episode, we sit down with Erica Butler, Local Journalism Initiative reporter for CHMA-FM in Sackville, New Brunswick, to explore the power and purpose of community-based reporting. With over two decades of experience as a freelance journalist covering city politics, the environment, and transportation, Erica brings a deep understanding of how local stories shape public life. She shares what it’s like to report on the everyday triumphs and tensions of small-town living, why trust is essential in journalism, and how storytelling can be a force for community accountability and connection. Whether you're passionate about journalism, media literacy, or community development, this episode offers valuable insights into why local news matters more than ever. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How local reporting builds trust and community resilience ✅ Challenges and opportunities facing local newsrooms today ✅ The impact of small-town stories ✅ How journalists can use storytelling to deepen civic engagement ✅ The future of local journalism in a digital world 📣 Resources Mentioned: 📰 Learn more about Erica’s work with CHMA-FM: https://www.chmafm.com/welcome/author... 🗞️ Register to participate in the Local News Matters Symposium: https://bringbacklocalnews.ca/ 💬 Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations on the impact of storytelling in business, media, and society. 🔗 Watch more episodes:    / @leadwithstorytelling   #LocalJournalism #EricaButler #CHMAfm #CommunityStories #LeadWithStorytelling #MediaLiteracy #TantramarReport #BringBackLocalNews #StorytellingForChange

More here:

[Tantramar council contributes $2,500 a year to help support Erica Butler’s community news on CHMA and in return, the campus/community station broadcasts municipal announcements.]  source:  Local news matters, but ‘these are desperate times’ says journalism researcher |

and here:

TRUDEAU ADOPTS CHINESE COMMUNIST POLICY: The Plan to End Private Property Ownership by MP Cheryl Gallant | Ontario Landowners Association

Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black on Facebook - Updates at Mount Allison University Reporting by Erica Butler CHMA FM

 

Photography by THE Indie Media Eastcoast 

"Andrew Black - Mayor of Tantramar

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Update on proposed Rogers tower installation:

I spoke with Michelle Klein on the phone today, from Scott Telecom Services Ltd. who Rogers uses to contract out the planning side of this process. She said that they had received 17+ letters from citizens within Tantramar with concerns and opposition to the location (NOT THE TOWER ITSELF) that is being proposed. Even though today, February 26, is the last day for public submission on the project, Michelle said that it is somewhat of an arbitrary date. They have to choose a cutoff date in the process and this is the date they chose.....if people within the community still want to have their voices heard there is a 14 day grace period in which there will be a response to any submission presented.

I also want to make it clear, after reading many comments on this social media platform, that council is not opposed to the tower itself and realizes the impact that it would bring to the community with the expansion of cell phone service and the direct connection to supporting public safety in Tantramar and the area. The issue is the location for the placement of the tower that is being proposed.

I am awaiting a response from Rogers on the letter that I sent which I have been told is forthcoming and I will update again as this story continues."

See also:

Erica Butler's Update here from CHMA:

More time to weigh in on Rogers cell tower proposed for 14 Crescent St » CHMA, Voice of the Marshes