Premier Denounces Vandalism

Emotions over shale gas exploration are running high these days. Some of the seismic equipment used to determine whether there's enough natural gas underground was vandalised late last month at Cumberland Bay.

Premier David Alward, who's in favour of shale gas development, is concerned about what he has heard.

Alward says such vandalism is not acceptable and is not a reflection of who we are as a people.

The Premier supports shale gas development and maintains regulations can be put in place to safeguard the integrity of drinking water which is the main concern of those who are opposed.