According to an Ottawa Citizen story the National Capital Commission has given the descendants of former NCC chairman Alan Hay 30 days to vacate a cottage near Meech Lake.
That intro pricks up ones ears, and the eviction must be heartbreaking for the family who’ve used the cottage for 70 years, but the article goes on to explain that the issue wasn’t a complete surprise because the basement of the house had been found to contain radon gas, the family had taken measures to try and reduce the danger. One supposes that the NCC as current owner of the property is seeking to limit it’s liability.
Of course the story touches on all sorts of other Gatineau Park issues from heritage to property ownership and usage. A drag all round, but based on decades of past happiness.
Oh, and there’s a video with that Citizen story (you have to sit through an ad) giving a sense of the place and resignation of the family.
I spoke to one of the descendants today, Alan Rankin, where he notes the NCC had told them a few years ago the house would be demolished – before the radon scare and before any testing was done. NOt that radon gas is not a problem, but it can be mitigated, as others have done, and the family is prepared to do this although the NCC has given a very short window of 30 days for 70 years on occupancy.
I urge others to comment and support this family, and to write the CEO of the NCC to express your dissatisfaction at the way this family is being treated.
http://www.gatineauparc.ca
Any pothead will find the mysterious fire @ 420 Meech Lake Road curious!!
Let the record show that it is ONLY Mr. Murray making these claims. No police report, only a letter to the auditor general.
What is a “serious” dope grower anyways??
There ya go,
Any “little twit” knows that a ‘serious’ grower starts with clones, not pesky seeds.
Just sayin…
Once again I request that debate refrain from personal remarks. Thank you.
On topic: Citizen reader comment on the story.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Make+exception+cabin/2790817/story.html
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JP Murray… please get a life and stop stamping negative comments on everything you read and throwing insults at everyone who posts. We all know you love the Park but please respect the fact that other people may not agree with everything you think.
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