Nova Scotia “woods ban” ruled unreasonable in major Charter victory
June 24, 2026
"Mr. Evely welcomed the Crown’s decision to withdraw the ticket, saying, “Rights need to be asserted. That has always been the case. We have a sacred, civic duty to safeguard our inheritance for future generations.”"
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