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Opponents in rural Nova Scotia challenge cabinet decision on whale sanctuary project
The 20-year lease for the whale sanctuary at Wine Harbour aims to boost ecotourism and conservation despite opposition from major local landowners.
- Last week, the Nova Scotia government approved a 20-year lease for the U.S.-based Whale Sanctuary Project at Wine Harbour, involving 83 hectares of Crown lands and waters.
- Supporters argue the sanctuary promotes ecotourism and sustainable development, and the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s pledged support, while Tammie Vautour and Jake Chisholm see it as vital for the rural community with population decline.
- Claiming procedural unfairness, Tracy Burns-Gagnon and Maureen Fraser sent Premier Tim Houston a protest letter on October 26, 2025, alleging the province ignored a unanimous-consent rule and consulted one family lawyer.
- Last week, Premier Tim Houston said achieving consensus is often difficult, and a government spokesperson on Friday referenced his statement amid supporters citing endorsements from the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs and broad municipal backing.
- With construction pending, the sanctuary announced five years ago still requires permits and fundraising to cover the $20-million cost and aims to be North America's first coastal refuge for retired theme park whales.
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Opponents in rural Nova Scotia challenge cabinet decision on whale sanctuary project (Canada)
A group of landowners in eastern Nova Scotia is speaking out for the first time about their opposition to an ambitious plan to build North America's first coastal refuge for whales retired from theme parks. But their complaints about the way the project won approval from the province stand in sharp ...
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A group of landowners in eastern Nova Scotia for the first time expressed opposition to an ambitious project to build North America's first coastal refuge for whales removed from amusement parks.
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