Monthly Archives: June 2025

Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19 2025

UPDATE Jun 20, 2025: CBC report: Halifax council passes plan to prepare city for 1 million people Haley Ryan · CBC News, Jun 20, 2025 “Halifax councillors have passed a plan guiding growth in the region for years to come, … Continue reading

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Thursday June 19, 2025 at 1pm: Draft Regional Plan and Public Hearing at Halifax City Hall

Unfortunately, the Draft Regional Plan is a profound disappointment as it no longer reflects the concerns of the Backlands Coalition for our Backlands Environment ACTIONS: –>Please plan to attend the Public Hearing  –>Register now to speak for 5 minutes by … Continue reading

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Golden Heather & Mt. Sandwort in Bloom now in the Backlands 9Jun2025

Commented JBD today This year I have seen more Mountain Sandwort in bloom than ever before. I’m also finding it growing in places where I’ve not noticed it before. Also, the Golden Heather is in bloom Both species  have a … Continue reading

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

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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