Category Archives: Community

HRM 2026-2030 Strategic Plan 2Apr2025

Posted on April 2, 2025 by admin

Project overview: – the 2021-2025 Strategic Priorities Plan is in its last year and staff and Regional Council are developing the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan – we are now seeking input from residents on the most recent draft content for the … Continue reading →

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Reflections by Purcells Pond 1Apr2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 by admin

Writes Liv Monck-Whipp, Nova Scotia Nature Trust Stewardship Coordinator It’s funny how time works, and it’s funny how brains work. Almost exactly 1 year ago, I had my first field day as the new Stewardship Coordinator with the Nova Scotia … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 13, 1-4 pm: Gathering in the Halifax Backlands to Celebrate Earth Week

Posted on April 1, 2025 by admin

Please join us for a guided hike through the rugged Halifax Backlands, home to two of the Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia, and a lot more.  Explore this unique wilderness while contributing to real conservation science! Learn how to use … Continue reading →

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Explore the unique beauty of the Halifax Backlands though the eyes of nine talented artists April 3-29, 2025 at NS Archives

Posted on March 12, 2025 by admin

UPDATE Apr 9, 2025. 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 … Continue reading →

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HRM Minimum Planning Requirements 1Feb2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by admin

Received Jan 27, 2025 from HRM: “Since the Phase 4 What We Heard Report was presented to Regional Council in December 2023, staff have been working to finalize the new Regional Plan and full package of amendments. “On August 21, … Continue reading →

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Etu’qamikejk Trail 14Jan2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by admin

NCC/HRM (Nature Conservancy of Canada/Halifax Regional Municipality) have not yet made a formal announcement about the “Etu’qamikejk Trail” in the SWP (Shaw Wilderness Park)* but the signs have been up for a few months. I have been getting questions about … Continue reading →

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Sunday Dec 15, 2024: Xmas Bird Count for Hfx/Dartmouth

Posted on December 12, 2024 by admin

Next Sunday, December 15th 2024 is the date for the Halifax /Dartmouth Christmas Bird Count. Started in 1900, there are now counts being done in a number of countries, including Canada, USA and a number of Latin American and Caribbean … Continue reading →

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Is a popular public path by the Arm in Jollimore about to be closed off? Hearing on Mon 24Nov2024

Posted on November 21, 2024 by admin

Update Dec 13, 2024: 15.2.2.1 Case 24595: Development Agreement for 10 Kirk Road, Halifax Sparks at Regional Council Dec 10, 2024 over request for Staff report. View Agenda View Video of proceedings beginning at 1:25:30 From Agenda: Item 15.2.1 Case … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia is investing almost $5 million for Williams Lake Dam Replacement 21Oct2021

Posted on October 21, 2024 by admin

From Nova Scotia News Release, 21 October 2024 (Build Nova Scotia, Public Works): “People living around and downstream from Williams Lake in Halifax and their properties will be safer with the Province’s construction of a new dam. “The replacement dam … Continue reading →

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Our HRM Alliance Hike the Greenbelt Sep 21 – Oct 20, 2024

Posted on September 12, 2024 by admin

From EAC – Hike the Greenbelt: “Urban Halifax has a fledging greenbelt – areas that should stay undeveloped for all the benefits they provide, including supporting a healthy, vibrant city. Our HRM Alliance is hosting hikes at key spots in … Continue reading →

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