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  • It’s time to honour Mack Laing’s Will

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    The Town of Comox has failed in their stewardship of Shakesides House in Mack Laing Park, and in their administration of the Mack Laing Trust funds. On March 17, 2016, Comox Council agreed to release documentation requested by the Mack Laing Nature House Advisory Committee, a body appointed by Council. The Mack Laing Heritage Society…

  • MLHS attends the Heritage BC Gala Awards Ceremony

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    The MLHS was honoured to be invited to the 2016 Heritage BC Gala Awards Ceremony on February 18, 2016, the 35th Anniversary of these awards. The Heritage BC Awards Program recognizes achievement in community heritage in British Columbia. It celebrated individuals, groups, organizations and government and private sector partners making a real difference in our…

  • Mack Laing’s 133rd birthday celebrated at Shakesides

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    A sunny, warm afternoon – a definite improvement over recent weather – meant that the MLHS birthday party for Mack Laing was a success. It was well-attended by between 30 and 35 local citizens of all ages. They found the party behind Shakesides and stayed to chat, learn about Mack Laing, ask questions, and enjoy…

  • Mack Laing Heritage Society wins Heritage BC Award

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    The MLHS has received a Heritage BC Award at the Recognition level (the highest level) for Heritage Education & Awareness related to its Baybrook project. This year is the 35th anniversary of the annual Heritage BC Awards. Since 1981, Heritage BC has recognized individuals, groups, organizations, government and the private sector for the outstanding and…

  • Mack Laing Society tackles invasives

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    As stewards of Mack Laing Park in Comox, the Mack Laing Heritage Society (MLHS) has embarked on the long overdue job of removing invasive plant species within the park boundaries.

  • Newspaper cartoon says it all …

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  • The End of the Trail

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    Controversy brews over the future of former local naturalist and writer Mack Laing’s Comox homes By Kerry Hale • InFocus Magazine -September & October 2015 Read the full article: http://www.infocusmagazine.ca/2015/the-end-of-the-trail/

  • Why did elected officials fail Baybrook?

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    Dear Editor, Since 2013, I have been a keen observer of the interactions going on between the Mack Laing Heritage Society and the Town of Comox. I read both reports from the Society, which as I understood it, was requested by the former council to come up with a plan. In my opinion, a reasonable…