Category Archives: Our HRM Alliance

Questions to Ask Candidates in the upcoming (Oct 19) Municipal Elections, Re: the Backlands

Posted on October 1, 2024 by admin

Elections are coming up fast in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) – are you ready? At the Backlands Coalition, we believe it’s imperative that the next Council recognize and permanently preserve the Halifax Backlands as a Wilderness Area. But no wilderness … 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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Saturday Aug 24, 2024: Bluff Trail BBQ Bash & Fundraiser

Posted on August 6, 2024 by admin

Received from The Bluff Trail/Woodens River folks, members of the Backlands Coalition: BLUFF BBQ BASH and Trail Stewardship Fundraiser Saturday, August 24th 11 AM to 3 PM Canada Games Centre 26 Thomas Randall Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 0E2 Join us … Continue reading →

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Tell Council by Mar 29, 2023 that we need a Green Network Plan Coordinator!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by admin

UPDATE: “HRM Budget – Green Network Plan Coordinator $89,600 for a Green Network Plan coordinator was added to the budget without debate! The topic was brought up a few times, but only with supportive sentiments. No one motioned to debate … Continue reading →

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Sheila Stevenson: Protect natural assets Nova Scotia has left

Posted on February 6, 2023 by admin

In saltwire.com, Feb 2, 2023: PERSPECTIVE: Protect natural assets Nova Scotia has left by Sheila Stevenson, co-chair of the Ferguson’s Cove Neighbourhood Association and a member of Our HRM Alliance. She also sent the text City Clerk for distribution 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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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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Earth Day Webinar with EAC will highlight the Backlands amongst other wild areas in Halifax

Posted on April 21, 2020 by admin

It will stream live on Facebook on Wed. April 22, 2020 from 1pm to 3pm UPDATE Apr 23, 2020: The webinar (minus the first 10 min) is archived on the EAC Facebook Page ———————– Message just received: EAC is hosting … Continue reading →

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Critical park/wilderness budget debate Wed Jan 29, 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by admin

Halifax regional Council Council will be debating the Park budget on Wednesday, January 29 at 9:30 am. Members of the public can speak for 5 minutes. Also, letters etc would be helpful. A couple of years ago HRM established a … Continue reading →

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Question called, and Motion passes!! The Halifax Green Network Plan has been passed at Council!!!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by admin

So reads a final Tweet from this morning from Our HRM Alliance. View Council eagerly approves Halifax Green Network Plan by Yvette D’Entremont in the StarMetro Halifax (Aug 14, 218) for more details and comments by Walter Regan of the … Continue reading →