No new wind developments in Inverness County for 6 months
Council voted in favour of a six-month hold on all new wind developments in Inverness County so that it can review bylaws that have not been updated in a decade.
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Council voted in favour of a six-month hold on all new wind developments in Inverness County so that it can review bylaws that have not been updated in a decade.
Inverness County is reviewing its land use bylaw and planning strategy regarding wind turbine development. During yesterday’s regular monthly meeting, CAO Keith MacDonald told council that staff has contacted the Eastern District Planning Commission about a potential moratorium on wind mill permits. He reported that EDPC Director John Bain will attend council’s next Planning Advisory
Nearly 200 community members on the west coast of Cape Breton are against a proposed wind project that would bring 15 turbines to the hills between Highway 19 and Trans-Canada Highway 105.
A municipal councillor in Shelburne says she's speaking up for her community. Sherry Thorburn Irvine represents Sandy Point, Jordan Ferry and Jordan B...
A municipal councillor in Shelburne says she's speaking up for her community. Sherry Thorburn Irvine represents Sandy Point, Jordan Ferry and Jordan B...