Monthly Archives: November 2010

Gov’t seeks more input to coastal strategy development

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dan Earle

By DAVID JACKSON Provincial Reporter, Tuesday, November 23 – 4:53 AM Nova Scotia wants more public input before it creates a coastal strategy. The province wants to hear from the public again before creating its coastal strategy. A report on the … Continue reading →

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Coastal “What we Heard” report ready

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Dan Earle

Hi TREPA members and supporters: At last, some positive news!  The “What we Heard Report”, based on last summers’ public consultations, was released on November 22nd, and it is pretty good.  In fact, it is clear that they heard us on the … Continue reading →

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Aquaculture alternatives

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Dan Earle

Fish farm boasts sustainability This reprint from the Chronicle-Herald provides an approach to aquaculture that seems sustainable and environmentally sound. It is a land based operation. Hants County firm markets European sea bass from land based operation Fri, Nov 19, … Continue reading →

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Forest rally recorded

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Dan Earle

Here’s a link to videos taken of some of the speakers at the forest rally.  If you couldn’t make it to the rally, here’s a chance to check out what some had to say, Minister MacDonell included.  Thanks to Richard … Continue reading →

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Flooding / clearcutting connection?

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Dan Earle

By RALPH SURETTE  in the Halifax, NS, Chronicle-Herald Sat, Nov 13 – 2:27 PM I was playing pool with some buddies in Carl’s shed in Tusket on Tuesday night, when Gordon said, “What’s that rumble — is that a big … Continue reading →

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