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How can you know if your interests are being represented if the processes of government take place behind a veil of secrecy? Transparency is a fundamental principle of democracy and it is absolutely imperative that the public be kept informed.
Oct 22
Tim Houston and his yes-men are yesterday’s men, gearing up for an assault on the environment, and those who would protect it
Houston and his yesterday men seem intent on stripping away all manner of protections of the environment, biodiversity, water, and public lands, moving backwards as fast as they can to turn Nova Scotia into Canada’s Corporate Playground, where extractive industries and big money can pretty much do what they want.Â
Oct 19
Cabot Golf and Government Ties at West Mabou Raise Serious Questions
"MLA MacQuarrie has publicly admitted to having private discussions with former Premier MacDonald on the very topic of a Cabot golf course at West Mabou Beach," writes local resident Doug Lowry.
Oct 8
Golf course developer tees up another bid for West Mabou Crown land
Cabot Golf is eyeing West Mabou Beach Provincial Park for possible development—for the third time
Oct 3
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 2
No golf course development proposal for West Mabou will be considered: Minister
Minister Tory Rushton confirms in 2023 that the Houston Government will not allow a golf course in West Mabou Beach Provincial Park
Apr 30, 2023
Premier's office digs in against West Mabou Beach golf course idea
The premier's office says it does not intend to allow a proposed golf course to be created within a provincial park in Cape Breton despite vows by a former Nova Scotia premier to continue lobbying for the development.
Apr 30, 2023