URGENT: Zoning for the Purcells Cove Backlands

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Image of the Purcells Cove Backlands

This Thursday, June 19th our Municipal Council will be considering and voting on two key cases pertaining to the zoning of the Purcell’s Cove Backlands. For those of us who wish to conserve the Backlands, save them from higher density development and prevent loss of life and property from building in this known wildfire-prone area, it is critically important that we provide our feedback to Council in advance of this meeting and/or register with the City Clerk to do a presentation to Council.

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WLCC Newsletter 2025 Published

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WLCC Newsletter 2025 Published

Read all the latest news…
* Build Nova Scotia Takes Lead in Replacing the Williams Lake Dam,
* Our Bird Friendly Watershed,
* Spotlight on Spryfield: a series of speakers and events by local experts on our unique natural environment in Spryfield,
* What Happens Next to the former Church of Christ Lands next to Shaw Wilderness Park?
* Regional Municipal Plan Update, Invasive Plant Removal,
* and the Cunard Conservation Crew at a local school.

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Spotlight on Spryfield – Calendar of Events

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Frozen Williams Lake, Halifax seen from Wyndrock Drive

The Williams Lake Conservation Company and the Captain William Spry Community Library are hosting a series of talks by local experts on the amazing natural environment we live in. Topics include hiking trails, fishing for newbies, birding skills, identifying wild edible plants and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. We welcome you to join us at the Captain William Spry Public Library in the Program Room for most speakers. No registration needed for most events.
NOTE: Some dates have been revised, April 11.

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