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LETTER: Government needs to preserve park experience
Rather than Nova Scotians having to fight time and time again to justify the ongoing protection of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park, responsibility should really fall on the government to justify why they are even entertaining the conversation when, by all appearances, the proposed use of the park does not meet the criteria outlined in the vendor application process.
Nov 10
Houston ‘looking away’ from constituents’ concerns
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, above, came to power with the motto “listening to Nova Scotians,” says Halifax and West Mabou resident Maragret MacDonell, and while he regularly speaks of “mature conversations” it seems he’s not engaging in any with the people he was elected to serve.
Oct 26
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
DOUG LOWRY: Lessons learned from West Mabou Beach
"West Mabou Beach made evident that the regulations surrounding the appropriate use of provincial parks are unclear and, thus, insufficient. This requires an immediate response from government given the extraordinary value of these public assets and the public harm caused by the ambiguous wording of the legislation."
Apr 30, 2023
LETTER: Minister asked to take a stand on proposed Cape Breton golf course
Letter to the Editor by Doug Lowry Saltwire - Apr. 12, 2023 Letter originally published here Open letter to Finance Minister Allan MacMaster: As you are undoubtedly aware, there has been much discussion surrounding the proposed golf course development at West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. I have heard arguments – oftentimes, fierce - both in favour and against the proposal but have been hard pressed to find your position on the topic. I am hoping you can make it clear for me.
Apr 11, 2023
Ecologist says 17 rare species found in West Mabou park a red flag for golf development
Francis Campbell Saltwire - Nov.1, 2022 Full article published here The West Mabou Beach provincial park in western Cape Breton. - Alain Belliveau photo The executive director of the Nova Scotia chapter of a national parks and wilderness society has come up with 17 sound reasons to dismiss the idea of a private golf course on the West Mabou Beach provincial park property. “We anticipated that the golf course developers would take another run at West Mabou Beach provincial par
Oct 31, 2022
