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The Shaw Group/Nature Conservancy of Canada Proposal

admin September 23, 2017November 17, 2021 Meetings, Notices
The Shaw Group/Nature Conservancy of Canada Proposal

As many of you know, the proposal recently received unanimous support from Halifax Regional Council to move forward to a public consultation in the community. The session will outline the proposal and ask for comments.

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McIntosh Run Trails Opening Sept. 25th

admin September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 Notices
McIntosh Run Trails Opening Sept. 25th

The McIntosh Run Watershed Association (MRWA) is pleased to announce the official opening of the first 2 km of singletrack trails in the McIntosh Run Trail System. Join us for ribbon-cutting and trail tours (hiking and biking) on Monday September 25th at 6:00 pm at the Norawarren Drive Park in Herring Cove.

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The Backlands Urban Wilderness Park (Shaw Wilderness Park)

admin September 7, 2017September 8, 2017 Notices
The Backlands Urban Wilderness Park (Shaw Wilderness Park)

The Urban Wilderness proposal is at last moving forward quickly towards a positive outcome.

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Update on Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands Park

admin July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 Notices
Update on Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands Park

Public consultations are to begin next month on the Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands… See Halifax Metro story here.

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An Open Letter on the Proposed site for JL Ilsey High School off Williams Lake Road [SEE UPDATE]

admin June 12, 2017July 24, 2017 Notices
An Open Letter on the Proposed site for JL Ilsey High School off Williams Lake Road [SEE UPDATE]

It has come to the attention of the WLCC executive that one of the eight proposed sites for the new high school is off Williams Lake Road. The siting of the school on Williams Lake Road would have negative consequences on the Lake. SEE JULY 13 UPDATE.

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