On April 1, 2021, approximately 100 supporters participated in a demonstration outside the Law Courts in solidarity with judicial review applicants Bob Bancroft and Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association.
Mi’kmaw Grandmother Darlene Gilbert (Thunderbird Swooping Down Woman) gave a land acknowledgement. Scheduled speakers at the demonstration included local resident Beverley Isaacs, Lindsay Lee of Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association, Tynette Deveaux of Sierra Club Atlantic, environmental activist Jacob Fillmore, and Facebook group founder Sydnee Lynn McKay. Nina Newington of Extinction Rebellion emceed the demonstration.
Gary Burrill (leader of the NDP Party) addressed the crowd, as did Thomas Trappenberg (leader of the Green Party) and Jessica Alexander (deputy leader of the Green Party). An Eastern Shore resident who has asked to remain nameless also chose to speak in support of Owls Head Provincial Park.
Speeches
Transcript of Bev Isaacs’s Speech
Transcript of Jacob Fillmore’s Speech
Transcript of Lindsay Lee’s Speech
Video of Tynette Deveaux’s Speech
Transcript of Sydnee Lynn’s Speech
Global News:
Coverage of the Demonstration of Solidarity starts at 9:05.
CBC News:
Unfortunately, the CBC’s video coverage of the Save Owls Head Provincial Park demonstration is no longer available online
The Chronicle Herald
Francis Campbell: Owls Head fate debated in court, premier defends decision, rally calls to stop the sale (includes video)
The Nova Scotia Advocate
Robert Devet: Environmentalists and locals rally at Law Courts to defend pristine Owls Head from turning into golf courses and resort
House of Assembly Transcript
NDP Leader Gary Burrill questions Premier Iain Rankin about Owls Head Provincial Park
Photos by Kevin Prinoski
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Photos by Peter Barss
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Related Reading:
If you’re interested in coverage of the judicial review itself, please check out the links below.
Richard Bell: Owls Head Goes to Court
Michael Gorman on CBC Information Morning
Francis Campbell: Owls Head decision, a hot topic in the court of public opinion, goes before a judge
Michael Gorman: Judge Reserves Decision in Owls Head Matter
Jennifer Henderson: Court to decide the future of Owls Head
