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No Trespassing. Private Road. No Parking. These are the signs that are more and more frequently seen along Nova Scotia’s coastline. As Canadians access the shore for recreation, science, or even just to take in the natural beauty of the coast, they are being increasingly met with physical barriers to the beach, few options to park or use public transportation to get to the coast, and problems with litter and marine debris in the areas they can access. Private property ownership dominates Nov ...
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Less than 6% of Nova Scotia's population owns our coastline. Squeezed between a rapidly changing coastline and the rigidity of an increasingly impermeable wall of private property, Nova Scotia must act now to preserve, maintain, and prioritize coastal access in our province. In this final episode of Right of Way, we talk through the lessons learned…
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What would it take to have a right to roam in Nova Scotia? In this episode, we hear about efforts to get people to the coast through legislation and legwork, and contemplate what a right to roam would look like in Atlantic Canada. Special thanks to our guests in this episode, Dr. Andrew Weaver and Hannah Solway. In this episode, you heard about: Bi…
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We've all had the experience of seeing a photo of a beautiful place and thinking, "Wow, I'd like to go there!" But what happens when whole digital cultures develop around visiting natural landscapes in order to get a photo and stake out a piece of it for ourselves? As we lose access to our own coast lines in Nova Scotia, are we recreating the probl…
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Nova Scotians experiencing coastal access problems, whether land owners or the general public, have reported over and over that they struggle to get in touch with public servants or decision-makers and that finding meaningful and timely information about their situation is a constant challenge. These frustrating experience leave people feeling unhe…
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In Eagle Head Bay, access to the beach, coastal trails or roads, and the protective qualities of wetlands is being eroded. In this episode, we learn about the intersection between coastal development and coastal access and what happens when fights over coastal access and environments bring communities together, and tear them apart. Special thanks t…
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On the western edge of Cape Breton is a popular beach that was almost lost to the public if not for the tenacity and detective work of a local environmental group. In this episode, we visit Chimney Corner Beach and learn about how the Margaree Environmental Association dug into years of experience and discovered more than they expected to find in t…
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This episode is about a battle for a road. Specifically, a road that leads to a sandbar in South Bar, Cape Breton. Over 10 years in the making, this story shows why coastal access is so important to Nova Scotians, and the painful and dehumanizing way conflicts over unclear deeds and conflicting values can play out. Special thanks to our guests Rodn…
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In a province where 87% (or more) of the coastline is privately owned, private property owners can often be at the brunt end of coastal access conflicts. Yet, there are ways that property owners and communities can work together to maintain or create access. In this episode, we hear two stories of property owners who came 'from away' to rural Nova …
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Canoers, kayakers, and stand-up paddle boarders all use Nova Scotia's waterways, including the marine coastlines. These activities are popular for tourists and locals alike, but a growing problem with reliable and low-barrier access has canoers looking over their shoulders when they stop to rest. Hikers, who enjoy the coastline from the land, are a…
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Whether enjoying the coast above or below the waves, surfers and divers in Nova Scotia are facing some bad breaks when it comes to coastal access. In this episode, we hear from the surfing and diving communities about how they are attempting to preserve access to the best surfing and diving spots in the province. Our guests are Vic Ruzgys, Iaian Ar…
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When you visit the coast, what do you expect to see? Most people might go for the beautiful coastal landscapes or a chance to see wildlife. In this episode, we speak to two people who go to the coast for two less expected kinds of views - one that lies beneath the waves, and one that unfortunately rests on our beaches. We hear from a Dalhousie eelg…
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Who owns Nova Scotia's coastline? Perhaps a better question, who controls access to it? In Episode 1, we speak with East Coast Environmental Law's Mike Kofahl and Dalhousie University law student Samuel Eisner about the complicated jurisdiction of access and control that shapes Nova Scotia's coastlines. In this episode, we discuss a number of acts …
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As Canadians access the shore for recreation, science, or even just to take in the natural beauty of the coast, they are being increasingly met with physical barriers to the beach, few options to park or use public transportation to get to the coast, and problems with litter and marine debris in the areas they can access. Private property ownership…
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