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May 29, 2019 (7:00PM – 8:15PM): Our Storied Local Landscape

Posted on May 29, 2019 by admin

Author’s Stage: Our Storied Local Landscape When: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 (7:00PM – 8:15PM) Where: Captain William Spry Public Library, Spryfield Description Local author Carol Bruneau reads from her latest novel, A Circle on the Surface, set in Halifax’s Mainland … Continue reading →

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Chuck-Will’s-Widow sighted in Halifax

Posted on May 24, 2019 by admin

A post by Nature Photographer Simon d’Entremont on his Facebook page is attracting lots of attention – and envy amongst bird-watchers Says Simon: One of the rarest and most unusual birds I’ll ever get to photograph in Nova Scotia. The … Continue reading →

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# 15…

Posted on January 11, 2019 by admin

On a Facebook post today: The CH article (subscription required) Screen capture of the top of the CH article (before stuff blocked the view):

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No 15 nixed

Posted on December 1, 2018 by admin

TRANSIT Bus route 15 to be discontinued THE CHRONICLE HERALD Nov 30, 2018 by FRANCIS CAMPBELL Extracts: This week, regional council voted in favour of implementing routing and peak perod service for Route 415 in the Purcells Cove area, sporadically … Continue reading →

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Update on the #15: Council Meeting on Tuesday Nov 27, 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by admin

From Nathan Brett: Council Meeting Announcement Regional Council will consider the motion to cut service to the Cove area to rush hour only (weekdays only) at the meeting this Tuesday, November 27 which starts at 1:00 p.m. If you can, … Continue reading →

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#15 Bus Action Committee letter to HRM Council, the Mayor and Transit staff

Posted on November 20, 2018 by admin

This is it … the last week of the campaign to save the #15 bus from further cuts. Just a friendly reminder to get your letters about the #15 bus into clerks@halifax.ca (with instructions: “Please circulate to members of Council, … Continue reading →

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The Motion to cut the #15 will now come before Council on November 27th, 2018

Posted on November 6, 2018 by admin

Dear Residents of Purcell’s Cove and Area CHANGE OF DATE: The Motion to cut the #15 will now come before Council on November 27th. With Steve Adam’s help we have been given two more weeks to make our case. We … Continue reading →

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#15 Bus could be cut back

Posted on November 2, 2018 by admin

It’s Harvest time!Oct 26, 2018: Dear Residents of Purcell’s Cove and surrounding areas We regret to report that the Transportation Standing Committee voted today FOR the motion to cut back the #15 bus. The matter now goes to Council for … Continue reading →

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Monday October 22, 2018: The Natural History of the Halifax Backlands

Posted on October 12, 2018 by admin

A public lecture for SCANS (Seniors’ College Association of Nova Scotia) by David Patriquin on The Natural History of the Halifax Backlands  Date and Time: ​October 22, 2018 – Monday, 1:30 – 3:30 pm Place: Captain William Spry Community Centre The “Backlands” … Continue reading →

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Wilderness through the Eyes of an Artist

Posted on September 28, 2018 by admin

This Sunday, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is working with Geoffrey Grantham, a local impressionist artist who has long been painting the future Halifax Wilderness Park, to host an art-focused hike. We will be walking through the future Halifax Wilderness … Continue reading →

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