Chebucto News: Rugged. Rich. Rare. Protect Purcell’s Cove Backlands
An article by Cathy Vaughn in the latest (November) issue of the Chebucto News makes the case for protection of the Backlands very succinctly. (photo: Backlands Coalition)
NS Question Period- Brendan Maguire: When will the dam be built?
Brendan Maguire, MP (Halifax Atlantic) addresses the Minister for Public Works, Kim Masland about the construction of a new dam at Williams Lake, Halifax Regional Municipality 21 October, 2022.
Share Your Thoughts with HRM Planning
As members of the Backlands Coalition, we have been sharing information with the Halifax Planners about the special places within the Backlands. At this point in our talks with the planners, they are asking for as much concrete information as we can provide that highlights unique and special features or ways in which people use the Backlands.
Shaw Wilderness Park Cleanup 2022
It’s time for a clean up of the park! The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) invite you to park it in the park for the day and volunteer with their Clean Team to help pick up and tidy up the park!! Your help will contribute to keeping the park a healthy and happy place to be close to nature all year!
Conservationists and Developers
“Creating public access to Williams Lake is a top priority for the WLCC,” says conservation advocate Kathleen Hall, a longtime member of the board of directors. “That is why we are currently following a recent request for zoning change on a 9.4-acre parcel of land on Purcell’s Cove Road that would potentially close an historically significant and well-used path, ‘Lover’s Lane,’ that leads to the shores of Williams Lake. This is an opportunity to work with the developer to preserve this culturally significant path through the HRM “Park Designation” by-law and we are asking to meet with the developer.”