Monthly Archives: October 2024

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

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

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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Ground-nesting Bird Wrap-up 27Sep2024

🐦 It’s time to wrap up our 2024 Ground Nesting Bird Series with a big thank you from the heart ❤️ of the Backlands for keeping your feet 👣 & your pet’s paws 🐾 on the trails while our ground … Continue reading

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