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Williams Lake Conservation Company

Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Late Fall Visitors to Williams Lake

admin December 17, 2017December 18, 2017 Media, Wildlife
Late Fall Visitors to Williams Lake

While they’re common elsewhere, Canada Geese only drop by Williams Lake during their annual migrations.

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Winter Road Salt Changes for Williams Lake Area

admin December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Notices
Winter Road Salt Changes for Williams Lake Area

Following discussions with WLCC representatives and Transportation & Public Works, HRM, Halifax Transportation & Public Works has changed the type of winter street surface treatments provided to the following streets, effective January 18, 2017:

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Massive progress towards an unbelievable urban wilderness park

admin October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 Notices
Massive progress towards an unbelievable urban wilderness park

We’re making massive progress towards the establishment of an urban wilderness park in the Purcell’s Cove/Williams Lake Backlands. Read about the critical steps required to move this project forward.

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Help NCC create an urban wilderness park in the Halifax Regional Municipality

admin October 8, 2017April 10, 2018 Call for Support, Notices
Help NCC create an urban wilderness park in the Halifax Regional Municipality

You can help create an urban wilderness park in the Halifax Regional Municipality: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has proposed a 379-acre (153-hectare) urban wilderness park in the Williams Lake area of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), bordering on the Purcell’s Cove Backlands.

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HRM wilderness park a gem worth paying for

admin October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Media, Meetings, Notices
HRM wilderness park a gem worth paying for

“…Generations before us left their legacy in the form of the Public Gardens, Point Pleasant Park and Shubie Park—green spaces that give HRM its special character, and enrich everyone’s quality of life. The urban wilderness park at Williams Lake is an opportunity to create a new legacy.”

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