Background
Discussions with respect to the Proposed Sandy Point Wilderness Area
Community Questions
Questions submitted by residents about Wilderness Protection. Support the ones that matter most to you.
5 questions — sorted by most supported
Ask a QuestionThis question is for Warren, Dale and Paula. Why do you have such concern about The protection of provincial (crown) land. Are you afraid that this protection will run interference with Municipality Land use bylaws?
Linda Harris-Rioux
Submitted: Jul 26, 2026
Please tell me why Hartz Point and lands on the 103 was purchased? What made the council decide these lands were a necessary investment without a plan and public input?
Nancy Policastro
Submitted: Jul 27, 2026
Warren you claim there is already enough protected land in Shelburne County and site Bowers Meadows. However, Bowers Meadows is mostly bog and not a place for recreational activities. If protected, Sandy Point Crown land is recreational for our community. In addition, like Bowers, Sandy Point Crown land captures C02 emissions, provides wildlife habitat AND protects our precious water source. That is, of course, it’s not developed but protected.
Nancy Policastro
Submitted: Jul 27, 2026
Warren you stated 51% of land protected when in reality Mr. C. Smith stated and I quote, "30%". Will you correct your false information with a public apology at your next monthly meeting?
Linda Harris-Rioux
Submitted: Jul 27, 2026
Councillor Thorburne Irvine posted on FB that each councillor receives $5,000 yearly to allocate funds within their community. How are the councilors spending their $5,000 this year? Past years? This is the first time I have heard about this program.
Anonymous
Submitted: Jul 28, 2026
Supporting Information
Useful links and references submitted by residents. Add a link to help others stay informed.
Craig Smith, Director, Protected Areas and Ecosystems, Province of NS - his presentation to Council on July 22, 2026 about Proposed Sandy Point Wilderness Area
Jul 26, 2026
Transcript of the presentation and discussion on Proposed Sandy Point Wilderness Area. (This allows you to search for a specific bit of text rather than listening to the entire audio. )
Jul 26, 2026
A 3 min excerpt from the Wilderness Protection presentation. The questions from Richardson, Sutherland, and the CAO say a lot about their vision for our future. Keep it in mind heading into election 2028.
Jul 28, 2026
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