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Can we move back from a precipice for the Williams-Colpitt Lakes Watershed? 25Jan2022

Posted on January 25, 2022 by admin

The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) will hold a hearing on March 30, 2022 to consider an appeal by a developer to reverse the decision of the Halifax and West Community Council to turn down his request to … Continue reading →

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The Halifax Regional Plan review: “Unprecedented population growth” puts the pressure on decision-makers 9Jan2022

Posted on January 9, 2022 by admin

Delving into the current Regional Plan review  can be challenging because of the voluminous materials and complex consultation and decision-making processes but how it all pans out  affects all of us; accordingly,  it behooves as many of us as possible … Continue reading →

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Invasive & Exotic Plants are making their way into the Backlands 13Jun2021

Posted on June 13, 2021 by admin

Invasive multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is a threat to the wetlands/watercourse margins in particular. Appearance of other, non-invasive exotics such as clover, dandelion and plantain on the barrens are indicative of some loss of Ecological Integrity. I have some concern … Continue reading →

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HRM releases Themes & Directions Report 30May2021

Posted on May 30, 2021 by admin

From the Report: This document, the Themes and Directions Report, is the first deliverable of the Regional Plan Review. The purpose of this document is to explain the scope of the Regional Plan Review to the public, stakeholders and Regional … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2021 – Halifax and West Community Council to consider the recent HRM staff report on the Church of Christ Lands

Posted on May 11, 2021 by admin

UPDATE May 11, 2021 9 pm: THE MOTION WAS PASSED View video of meeting Staff presentation begins at 1:38 (hr, min) Kathleen Hall, Karen Mckendry and Martha Leary made presentations at the end; go to 2:05 (hrs minutes) Tonight Halifax … Continue reading →

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Mapping forest fire risk in the Eastern Chebucto Peninsula Backlands

Posted on April 29, 2021 by admin

Sasha Mosky, a Master of Planning student at Dalhousie University, examined fire risk in the Eastern Chebucto Peninsula Backlands. Using civic address point data, Sasha created a 4-kilometer buffer around all homes in the backlands. Then, using Ecological Land Classification … Continue reading →

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District 11 Candidates Forum Oct 6, 2020, 7-9 pm

Posted on October 5, 2020 by admin
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“Williams Lake is drying up and it’s time to sound the alarm, group says” – CBC

Posted on September 29, 2020 by admin

“Williams Lake in Spryfield is drying up and the group fighting to save it says it’s time to sound the alarm. The old dam built to keep the water in is leaking at an alarming rate. The CBC’s Colleen Jones … Continue reading →

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Backlands Coalition supports new zoning motion from Councillor Shawn Cleary

Posted on June 18, 2020 by admin

UPDATE June 23, 2020: Rezoning plea to preserve Purcell’s Cove land (Audio) CBC Information Morning Press Release, today, from the Backlands Coalition Halifax – On Wednesday, June 17, a motion was brought forward to Halifax and West Community Council by … Continue reading →

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First excursion on new entrance to Shaw Wilderness Park made a good impression

Posted on May 20, 2020 by admin

I was on my way this afternoon to access the Shaw Wilderness Park via an informal route, and lo and behold, there was the new entrance off of Purcell’s Cove Road with a sign and a parking lot now open. … Continue reading →

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