Crown Land

• Groups that fought to preserve Nova Scotia park hail province’s pledge to protect it

  People who fought to preserve a section of Crown land from development are hailing a decision by the Nova Scotia government to designate it as a provincial park.

  Environment

  Jun 15
  
• Nova Scotia to protect Owls Head Crown land as next provincial park

  A piece of Crown land that had been controversially removed from a list of territory awaiting protection is now being designated as Nova Scotia's next provincial park.

  Environment

  Jun 14
  
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• New Brunswick maple syrup producers seek more Crown land to expand production

  New Brunswick is the world's third-largest maple syrup producer, behind Quebec and Vermont.

  Canada

  Feb 7
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• N.B. maple syrup group asks for more Crown land amid increased demand

  The New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association is asking for an additional 12,000 hectares to help keep up with the demand for the maple syrup produced here.

  Consumer

  Feb 2
• Battle over sale of Saskatchewan Crown lands going to trial: FSIN

  'We have tried to reason with the province, but have met roadblock after roadblock. Going to court is not our preferred option, but it has been forced on us.'

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2021
• Concerns raised over new forest management agreement in Alberta

  "The government was previously doing this and now it will be taken over by a private company and there will be less transparency."

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2021
• ‘It’s out of control’: Westlock County residents concerned over Crown land abuse

  Abuse of Crown land in Westlock County has been an ongoing problem, according to officials.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2021
• Fees for recreational Crown land use in Alberta government’s new proposed bill

  Bill 64 will require those using Crown lands for recreation to pay a fee which would be used to conserve and maintain the backcountry, the Alberta government said.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2021
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• Manitoba farmers in a bind after province ‘modernizes’ use of Crown land

  Producers say major overhauls to lease rates for Manitoba's agricultural Crown land and the option to transfer the lease to others has been a blow to their livelihoods.

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2021
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• Saint John mayor ponders sending bill to AIM for fire coverage

  A fire at American Iron and Metal (AIM) recycling facility in Saint John has the city's mayor wondering if he can send the company a bill for emergency response. AIM sits on Crown land at Port Saint John.

  Economy

  Sep 25, 2020