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Group still fighting to protect historic Seal Island Lighthouse

A grassroots organization continues its quest to save a historically significant lighthouse off southwestern Nova Scotia.

The Seal Island Lighthouse Preservation Society has written to heritage minister Pascale St. Onge for support.

They want to ensure the wooden structure is repaired to Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act standards.

The Department of Fisheries and oceans has said it’s investigating options to enable the expensive repairs the landmark requires.

Built in 1831, it’s the oldest wooden lighthouse in the province and the second oldest still in use in Canada.

Seal Island Lighthouse
Photo: Chris Mills

 

Seal Island Lighthouse
Photo: Chris Mills

Seal Island Lighthouse
Photo: Chris Mills


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    Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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