Category: News
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Mack Laing’s 133rd birthday celebrated at Shakesides
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…
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Mack Laing Heritage Society wins Heritage BC Award
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…
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Mack Laing Society tackles invasives
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.
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The End of the Trail
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/
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Why did elected officials fail Baybrook?
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…
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CTV News Vancouver Island films destruction
Watch the clip and interviews by CTV’s reporter Gord Kurbis -30-
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Stephen Hume blasts destruction of Baybrook
Stephen Hume: Wrecking balls are destroying B.C.’s heritage — and its character Vancouver Sun columnist August 6, 2015 Read the article here: http://tinyurl.com/om8qt6u