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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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Our HRM Alliance News: Regional Plan, Backlands Birds, Flat Lake Hike & more 11Jul2025

Posted on July 11, 2025 by admin

The Backlands Coalition is a member of Our HRM Alliance, a coalition of over 60 organizations from environment, business, health and community sectors advocating for a sustainable future in Halifax… This update/news was issued today: Hello Alliance, We hope you … Continue reading →

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Tues June 17, 2025: Williams Lake Conservation Co. AGM, about the Dam and more…

Posted on June 3, 2025 by admin

From WLCC: What a year this has been for the Williams Lake Conservation Company! Significantly, the provincial government has approved the spending required to replace our old and failing dam! Although certainly a highlight, this announcement is only one of … Continue reading →

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Fri April 25 to Mon April 28, 2025: The City Nature Challenge 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by admin

This weekend is the City Nature Challenge 2025. When you walk anywhere in the Halifax Backlands this weekend, please participate and post to iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2025. About this Project “Help put Halifax Regional Municipality on the global nature … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake Dam – get ready! 14Apr2025

Posted on April 14, 2025 by admin

By Cathy Vaughan, published in Chebucto News Vol 26 No 8 April 2025. Reproduced on backlandscoalition.ca with permission from Chebucto News. Multiple coloured ribbons were no- ticeable in the Shaw Wilderness Park in mid February. The ribbons were wrapped around … Continue reading →

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Backlands Suites featured on Global News 9Apr2025

Posted on April 9, 2025 by admin

View Nine talented artists explore the unique beauty of the Halifax Backlands Global News Video, Apr 9, 2024. 5:26 mins “We check in with two of the nine local artists who have come together to bring the unique urban wilderness … Continue reading →

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Wed, Apr 9, 2025: Backlands Coalition Birds Team Gathering

Posted on April 8, 2025 by admin
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025: Spotlight on Spryfield Presentation on Edible and Endangered Plants

Posted on April 7, 2025 by admin

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Backlands Suites Gallery Document available as PDF 6Apr2025

Posted on April 6, 2025 by admin

The Backlands Suites Exhibition at the Chase Gallery opened on April 3. Yesterday (April 5), there was a well-attended and much enjoyed and applauded Afternoon with the Artists. The exhibition remains open until April 28 (2025). In addition to Frances … Continue reading →

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