We are pleased to share this incredible artwork of Owls Head Provincial Park from the talented Molly Wells. The biodiversity of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is so beautiful. Thank you to CPAWS-NS for supporting this piece and for their support Read more…
The iconic Save Owls Head signs were spotted in ridings all across the province. Concerned citizens were eager to crowdfund the cost of the signs in order to raise awareness and send a clear message to the provincial government. Provincial sign coordinator Karen Reinhardt organized fundraising, orders, transportation, and over 50 volunteers who distributed signs in their communities, from Yarmouth to Cape Breton. From the court case to making Owls Head Provincial Park an election issue, let’s take a look at some of the ways the group has been advocating for positive change.
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Protecting precious ecosystems is an issue top of mind for many Nova Scotians. There was public outrage when it came to light that the Liberal government, in 2019, signed a backroom deal to turn Owls Head into a golf course.
(more…)The Nova Scotia Youth Choir explores protest as art and embraces Indigenous-led social action, including stopping Alton Gas and saving Owls Head Provincial Park. During the making of the film, the singers participated in social action led by Mi’kmaw land Read more…
Staying on would have resulted in heightened accountability for autocratic decisions which occurred under his tenure.
(more…)Owls Head to become Nova Scotia’s next provincial park” (June 15 story). Kudos to Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tory Rushton on this announcement. This magnificent 266-hectare section of the province’s coastline certainly deserves protection and provincial park status.
But what is the status of the 12 properties, many of them proposed new provincial parks or their expansions, for which public consultations were announced on Feb. 4, 2021? Or the eight parcels for which consultations were advertised on July 27, 2021? Or the 49 sites publicized as “also intended for protection” on Earth Day (April 22) in 2021? The public is waiting.
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There is nothing wrong with wildlife, plants, lakes, oceanfront and eel grass being left unmolested by mankind. Climate change trends have taught us what happens when we do interfere.
(more…)If you visit a pristine or protected wilderness area this summer, Chris and Jan from A for Adventure say it’s best to learn about it first before you go so you know how to treat the area with the care Read more…
