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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Monday May 7, 2018: Urban Wilderness Park update
Received from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC): “Please join us and NCC for an update on efforts to create the Urban Wilderness Park at Williams Lake. “The Nature Conservancy of Canada is hosting an open house and would love … Continue reading
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Happy Earth Day
We have lots to celebrate right here in the Backlands, as discovered by John DeMont as he followed Greg Smith over “eight kilometres of foot-trod trail” in the chunk of the Purcell’s Cove Backlands lying between Williams and Colpitt lakes; … Continue reading
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April 12, 2018: Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park Citizen’s Meeting
“All are invited to a public meeting on April 12th for updates and information on park progress. We will also explore interest in forming a citizen’s group, such as a “Friends of Blue Mountain” group, to speak up for creation … Continue reading
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Nature Conservancy of Canada proposes innovative approach to accessing new wilderness area: underground parking and elevator
“In September HRM [Halifax Regional Municipality] announced that the tentative agreement for the Urban Wilderness Park on the Purcell’s Cove Backlands would include a parking lot and main entrance. “Since then some questions have been raised about the concept and … Continue reading
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