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Explore the unique beauty of the Halifax Backlands though the eyes of nine talented artists April 3-29, 2025 at NS Archives

Posted on March 12, 2025 by admin

The Backlands Coalition has a special Art Exhibit, The Backland Suites”, coming up at the Chase Gallery in the NS Archives for the month of April. The exhibit explores the unique beauty of the Halifax Backlands though the eyes of … Continue reading →

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HRM Minimum Planning Requirements 1Feb2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by admin

Received Jan 27, 2025 from HRM: “Since the Phase 4 What We Heard Report was presented to Regional Council in December 2023, staff have been working to finalize the new Regional Plan and full package of amendments. “On August 21, … Continue reading →

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Etu’qamikejk Trail 14Jan2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by admin

NCC/HRM (Nature Conservancy of Canada/Halifax Regional Municipality) have not yet made a formal announcement about the “Etu’qamikejk Trail” in the SWP (Shaw Wilderness Park)* but the signs have been up for a few months. I have been getting questions about … Continue reading →

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Sunday Dec 15, 2024: Xmas Bird Count for Hfx/Dartmouth

Posted on December 12, 2024 by admin

Next Sunday, December 15th 2024 is the date for the Halifax /Dartmouth Christmas Bird Count. Started in 1900, there are now counts being done in a number of countries, including Canada, USA and a number of Latin American and Caribbean … Continue reading →

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Is a popular public path by the Arm in Jollimore about to be closed off? Hearing on Mon 24Nov2024

Posted on November 21, 2024 by admin

Update Dec 13, 2024: 15.2.2.1 Case 24595: Development Agreement for 10 Kirk Road, Halifax Sparks at Regional Council Dec 10, 2024 over request for Staff report. View Agenda View Video of proceedings beginning at 1:25:30 From Agenda: Item 15.2.1 Case … Continue reading →

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HRM Regional Council adopts recommendations related to LakeWatchers Report 14Nov2024

Posted on November 14, 2024 by admin

View Item No. 15.3.2, Halifax Regional Council November 12, 2024 This document includes a Staff Report dated Apr 22, 2024, and the full LakeWatchers State of the Lakes Report, 2022-2023 Sampling Years. “Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee received a staff … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia is investing almost $5 million for Williams Lake Dam Replacement 21Oct2021

Posted on October 21, 2024 by admin

From Nova Scotia News Release, 21 October 2024 (Build Nova Scotia, Public Works): “People living around and downstream from Williams Lake in Halifax and their properties will be safer with the Province’s construction of a new dam. “The replacement dam … Continue reading →

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Questions to Ask Candidates in the upcoming (Oct 19) Municipal Elections, Re: the Backlands

Posted on October 1, 2024 by admin

Elections are coming up fast in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) – are you ready? At the Backlands Coalition, we believe it’s imperative that the next Council recognize and permanently preserve the Halifax Backlands as a Wilderness Area. But no wilderness … Continue reading →

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Ground-nesting Bird Wrap-up 27Sep2024

Posted on October 1, 2024 by admin

🐦 It’s time to wrap up our 2024 Ground Nesting Bird Series with a big thank you from the heart ❤️ of the Backlands for keeping your feet 👣 & your pet’s paws 🐾 on the trails while our ground … Continue reading →

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Dark-eyed Junco: a bird for every season 23Sep2024

Posted on September 23, 2024 by admin

  Did you know that just a few small steps by each of us can make a big difference for ground nesting birds, like the Dark-eyed Junco? All we need to do is keep our feet on the trails when … Continue reading →

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