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“Build Nova Scotia – spring action on the Williams Lake Dam” 14Mar2026

Posted on March 14, 2026 by admin

So reads the title for an informative post by Cathy Vaughan on the Williams Lake Conservation Company website. “Winter is coming to a close which means work will resume soon on replacing the Williams Lake Dam. “The first step is … Continue reading →

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447 iNaturalist eyes on the Backlands 16Feb2026

Posted on February 16, 2026 by admin

After Bev Wigney made a post “22,429 iNaturalist Eyes on Nova Scotia“, I was prompted to find out how many such eyes there are on the Backlands. I set up an iNaturalist “Project” – “Halifax NS Backlands” – on April … Continue reading →

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Wed Dec 3, 2025: The Backlands Bird and Nature Team Gathering

Posted on November 19, 2025 by admin

“Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about some of the Citizen & Student Science work in the Halifax Backlands. All are welcome. Please join us at the Chocolate Lake Community Centre, the Armdale Room. Doors open 6:30 pm for socializing … Continue reading →

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Thursday Nov 20, 2025: Homes & Trees Not Highways!

Posted on November 18, 2025 by admin

Received from Friends of Halifax Common Dear Friends, Join us for FHC’s Thursday Action – Homes Not Highways! Date: Thursday, November 20 Rain date Friday Nov 21 – check halifaxcommon.ca or Facebook.com/halifaxcommon/ for changes Times: noon – 1 pm & 4 – … Continue reading →

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Shaw Wilderness Park Re-opens 8Oct2025

Posted on October 10, 2025 by admin

Thx to WLCC for passing this info on.

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Birds of the Backlands: Hairy Woodpecker

Posted on October 5, 2025 by admin

By Joshua Barss Donham, in Chebucto News October 2025, page 5. From the article: Description: This handsome wood- pecker gets its name from the hairy looking white feathers in the middle of its back. The “Hairy” has stiff black tail … Continue reading →

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The Shaw Wilderness Park parking lot and trail closed Sep22-Oct17,2025

Posted on October 2, 2025 by admin

From Build Nova Scotia: The Shaw Wilderness Park parking lot and the trail from the parking lot to the dam site will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, September 22, with an anticipated reopening Friday, October 17. The closure is to … Continue reading →

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Woods Ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia including the Backlands 29Aug2025

Posted on August 30, 2025 by admin

From Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia by Anjuli Patil · CBC News, Aug 29, 2025: Houston said Friday that a province wide ban would end for some areas at 4 p.m., but the ban remains for several … Continue reading →

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NS Provincial government rejects Halifax’s updates to its Regional Plan 12Aug2025

Posted on August 12, 2025 by admin

From Regional Plan on HRM website: On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, the Halifax Regional Municipality received a letter from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to the municipality’s submission of the updated Regional Plan refusing … Continue reading →

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‘The Backlands’ group exhibition travels to Alderney Landing for August/September 11Aug2025

Posted on August 11, 2025 by admin

Forwarded by Marla Cranston: The Backlands Coalition is bringing the unique urban wilderness of the Halifax Backlands across the harbour to art and nature fans in Dartmouth! Through the works of eight talented local artists, “The Backlands” exhibition offers an … Continue reading →

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