Stop the sale of this public coastal ecosystem to private interests
In spite of a year that has been challenging in so many ways, our volunteers have repeatedly contributed their time and their talents. We would like to extend our deepest thanks to each of those wonderful groups and individuals. While we can’t share each and every action, we wouldn’t be here without the passion and persistence of our supporters. Please keep reading to see just how far we’ve come.
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The Halifax Examiner
Morning File
November 3, 2020
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At CBC, Michael Gorman continues his reporting on the provincial government’s plans to de-list land at Owls Head, which was designated for provincial park status, and sell it for a golf course development.
Continue reading “Owls Head assessment undervalues property”
Richard Bell
Eastern Shore Cooperator
August 23, 2020
Opponents of the proposed sale of Owls Head Provincial Park to an American billionaire took the next legal step forward on August 18 with the filing of an amended version of their January request for a judicial review. A hearing to set a date for the full judicial review will take place on September 23, although the trial itself will probably not take place until 2021.
The amended petition challenges two different secret decisions by Lands and Forestry Minister Iain Rankin: the decision to de-list the park on March 13, 2019 and the decision to entertain a Letter of Offer with the golf course developer on December 19, 2019.
Continue reading “Owls Head Sale Opponents Back in Court”
The Canadian Press Staff
Published by Global News
Originally from The Canadian Press
August 18, 2020
HALIFAX – The lawyer for a retired biologist and an environmental group is seeking judicial review of Nova Scotia’s decision to remove a section of Crown land along the province’s Eastern Shore from a list of pending protected areas.
Jamie Simpson said Tuesday his clients will make an initial appearance in Nova Scotia Supreme Court Sept. 23.
Continue reading “Judicial review sought after Crown land removed from list of pending protected areas”
Michael Gorman
CBC News
August 18, 2020
Armed with a favourable court ruling, a retired biologist and environmental group will seek a judicial review of the Nova Scotia government’s decision to remove 285 hectares of Crown land from the pending protected status list.
Continue reading “Opponents to Owls Head golf proposal will seek judicial review”
Richard Bell
Eastern Shore Cooperator
August 6, 2020
… Supreme Court Justice Kevin Coady heard arguments from the applicants’ attorney Jamie Simpson and from Lands and Forestry attorney Jack Townsend on June 29 and issued his opinion today in favour of the applicants.
Continue reading ““The Public Had Every Reason””