Category Archives: Community

Build NS Message re: Access to Shaw Wilderness Park 7May2026

Posted on May 7, 2026 by admin

From Build NS (bolding inserted): “Please be advised entry to Shaw Wilderness Park off Purcells Cove Road will be temporarily closed starting Monday, May 11, to the public due to ongoing construction of the new dam. “The associated trail and … Continue reading →

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Bird Watching Events in the Backlands May 8 to May 17, 2026

Posted on April 29, 2026 by admin

May 8, 8-9:30: Clark Kent Trail May 10, 10-11:30: Osprey Ridge Trail May 15, 8:30-10: Norawarren Trail May 17, 10-11:30: Clark Kent Trail Space is limited, ‘Must register with Halifax Public Libraries

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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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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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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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Lengthy article by Suzanne Rent in Morning File (Hfx Examiner) highlights Backlands, Common Nighthawks, bird-watching, impacts of fire 8Aug, 2025

Posted on August 8, 2025 by admin

View An early bird becomes a night owl searching for common nighthawks on the forest’s edge by Suzanne Rent in Halifax Examiner’s Morning File for Aug 8, 2025. It includes some interesting discussion of the impacts of fire, so relevant … Continue reading →

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Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect 30Jul2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by admin

NS Gov News Release, July 30, 2025: Nova Scotia has proclaimed a provincewide burn ban. Because of hot, dry conditions, there is a ban on open fires effective immediately across the entire province. The ban was put in place today, … Continue reading →

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