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COMMENTARY: Does Premier Houston even get Cape Breton?
"Sure, he may show up at some Celtic Colours events, but does Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston understand and appreciate the cultural history and ethos of Cape Breton?"
Oct 144 min read


TOM URBANIAK: Nova Scotia’s democracy is seriously ailing
"In this new reality, local communities are special interests. By contrast, wealthy private developers are altruistic partners... It might even include developer Cabot, which is reportedly taking yet another run at a luxury golf course in a provincial park (Cape Breton’s West Mabou Beach) – thus far unsolicited and without a public process."
Oct 131 min read


Teed off: Talk of new West Mabou Beach golf course plans angers Cape Breton opponents
“In a world where there’s decency and honesty and integrity, it would be unheard of that a provincial natural environment park would have to defend itself for its own status,” said local advocate Nadine Hunt. "It should be unheard of that anything like this would even be brought up.”
Oct 102 min read


Golf Course Developer Explores Another Proposal for West Mabou Crown Land
Inverness MLA refuses to say whether he believes West Mabou Beach Provincial Park should remain protected
Oct 91 min read