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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
Minister reopens conversation over golf at West Mabou - again
Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton confirms that his department is in talks with Cabot Links about a potential golf course in West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. The park is protected and its legal protection would likely have to be removed to go forward.
Oct 23 min read
The Houston PCs are governing by ‘sheer legislative laziness’
Nature Nova Scotia and the Ecology Action Centre want the government to close loopholes and short-circuit future development proposals like recent ones at Owls Head and West Mabou Beach.
Nov 4, 20231 min read