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.
Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!
Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!
Still a bit too cold for a swim, so celebrate with a song…
(Note: This page has been entirely recycled from 2018 material!)
‘We’re being passed around’
Saltwire: “It’s a leaky dam, but it’s more like a hot potato.
“And for many of the residents who live near Williams Lake in Spryfield, they just want governments to work together to get the problem solved.
““As a resident, we feel like we’re being passed around by these levels of government,” said resident Sanja Trussell.” [Photo: Tim Krochak]
Chebucto News: Williams Lake Watershed in Crisis
“A tipping point has been reached. Any further development would likely push the lake past its capacity to survive as a lake.”