Category Archives: Freedom of Information

Nova Scotia government makes massive “Shock & Awe” changes at DNR 20Feb2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Admin

by Nina Newington, Camp Now entry for Day 82 I was going to write a cheery post about the new warmth in the February sun; the joy of shadows on snow; the steady stream of visitors to camp, travelling from … Continue reading →

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NN: “I’m a citizen scientist working to protect Nova Scotia’s forests. Tim Houston is threatening to put me in jail” 2Oct2025

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Admin

“Jammed into a bill titled the Protecting Nova Scotians Act are amendments to the Crown Lands Act that will do just the opposite. “The current law states that “No person, without lawful authority, shall barricade or post signs on a … Continue reading →

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A Letter Worth Reading Part 3: Nova Scotia Gov. correction – Goldsmith Lake is NOT under consideration as a Wilderness Area

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Admin

By Nina Newington CONTENTS – CBC investigates – The obvious question, and others – Justifying – Compliant – Current – What Now? – Relevant Freedom of Information Docs CBC investigates On June 12th, CBC’s Phlis McGregor reported: Earlier this spring … Continue reading →

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The “Good News” for Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area now denied by Nova Scotia Gov. 16Jun2025

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Admin

Wrote Nina Newington on May 11, 2025 in A Letter worth reading: Part 1: News (good and bad)… The Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area is now under formal evaluation for permanent protection by Environment and Climate Change, with the Department of … Continue reading →

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Geoff Hurley on “A Balanced Path” for Nova Scotia 7Mar2025

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Admin

In a Commentary published in the Chronicle Herald on Mar 4, 2025, Geoff Hurley offers specific, practical recommendations for ensuring long-term well-being of Nova Scotians and our natural environment while moving ahead with more resource development in NS. Mr. Hurleys’s … Continue reading →

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In the News on Nova Scotia Forest Matters: NS Democracy Issues 28Feb2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Admin

We have a new subsection of In the News on NSFM: NS Democracy Issues BACKGROUND Lack of transparency surrounding NS Governments’ handing of forestry and of environmental issues more broadly has been a major issue for decades, and regardless of … Continue reading →

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