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Work to Begin on New Williams Lake Dam 17Jun2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by admin

By: Cathy Vaughan Reprinted with permission from Chebucto News Construction on the long-anticipated replacement of the Williams Lake dam is set to begin this June, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance safety for people living in the area, … Continue reading →

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505 ha of Crown lands in the Backlands under consideration for formal protection, feedback sought 27May2026

Posted on May 27, 2026 by admin

In a News Release issued today, the NS Gov: Environment and Climate Change announced protection of “836 hectares of Nova Scotia’s land and water, and 5.2 kilometres of its coastline” AND opening of consultation on  “13 proposed new or expanded … Continue reading →

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Shaw Wilderness Park Re-opens 8Oct2025

Posted on October 10, 2025 by admin

Thx to WLCC for passing this info on.

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

Posted on June 16, 2025 by admin

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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May 24-31: Bird Week in Halifax

Posted on May 22, 2025 by admin

From Nature NS “Join Bird Friendly Halifax for the second annual Bird Week! This year, birding walks will take place in 11 districts across HRM. We encourage citizens and decision-makers to take actions that benefit birds and their habitats. Get … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Nature Trust ‘Marching in’ to save more Backlands 6Mar2024

Posted on March 6, 2024 by admin

Dear Friends of the Backlands, This is such good news for our mission to protect the Backlands. As you will read below, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust has a campaign to protect 17 acres of treasured land near Purcells Pond. … Continue reading →

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Northwest Arm Infill 4Dec 2023

Posted on December 4, 2023 by admin

By: Cathy Vaughan Reprinted with permission from Chebucto News Besides healthy sea breezes, the Northwest Arm has gifted HRM citizens with beauty, peace, recreation, fishing and transportation. This popular, well-loved public waterway is now facing a complicated dilemma with the … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake Dam Repairs Preliminary work begins 4Dec2023

Posted on December 4, 2023 by admin

  From the Williams Lake Conservation Company: Dear Members and Friends of the Williams Lake Conservation Company: We’re excited to update you on the long-standing issue of the Williams Lake Dam! Build Nova Scotia has issued the following public service … Continue reading →

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McIntosh Run Watershed Association submits comments to the Regional Plan Review 25Oct2023

Posted on November 2, 2023 by admin

In June of this year, HRM Planners submitted a draft of the Municipal Regional Plan and asked for feedback from the community. That consultation period was concluded on Oct 27, 2023. McIntosh Run Watershed Association (MRWA) submitted  comments to the … Continue reading →

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