By Andrew Bates Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The chief of a First Nation looking to build a contentious lobster holding facility in Chamcook Harbour asked a roomful of its potential neighbours to “make a partnership” for mutual benefit. Chief Allan Polchies of Sitansisk (St. Mary’s) First Nation spoke Monday night to a special meeting of Saint Andrews’ Planning Advisory Committee. Sitansisk is seeking approval for a lobster holding facility on St. Andrew’s Road North in Chamcook, which was originally approved pre-amalgamation by the regional service commission planning board in 2022 before residents appealed to the province, which sent it to the Town of Saint Andrews with recommendations. “We want to move forward and bring economic opportunity to our people and to your people,” Polchies said. The 7,000 square-foot facility would…
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