Backlands Coalition
@backlandscoalition.bsky.social
A coalition of community groups working to protect the unique urban wilderness of the Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove/Williams Lake Backlands in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. https://backlandscoalition.ca/ #KeepTheBacklandsWild
At the public hearing, advocates speaking on behalf of the #HalifaxBacklands said the provincial government is moving HRM backwards in many ways—particularly for the environment, with the removal of a 30-metre buffer for watercourses, wetlands and coasts. #UrbanWilderness #KeepTheBacklandsWild
Hands tied, Halifax council approves minimum planning requirements to boost housing supply www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Hands tied, Halifax council approves minimum planning requirements to boost housing supply
Planning changes includes new rules for ground-floor commercial space, short-term rentals and more
www.saltwire.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
At the public hearing, advocates speaking on behalf of the #HalifaxBacklands said the provincial government is moving HRM backwards in many ways—particularly for the environment, with the removal of a 30-metre buffer for watercourses, wetlands and coasts. #UrbanWilderness #KeepTheBacklandsWild
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Watercourse setbacks, commercial space discussed at public hearing on Halifax regional plan
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
Watercourse setbacks, commercial space discussed at public hearing on Halifax regional plan - Halifax Examiner
Public hearing took place at City Hall on Thursday.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Watercourse setbacks, commercial space discussed at public hearing on Halifax regional plan
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
Here's a recap of the Dec. 11 public hearing on the #HalifaxRegionalPlan, from CBC Nova Scotia: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Take 2: Halifax council passes parts of regional plan following provincial rejection | CBC News
Halifax council has passed a slew of amendments to planning documents aimed at fast-tracking housing, most of which were required by the province but which also left out what councillors and residents...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Here's a recap of the Dec. 11 public hearing on the #HalifaxRegionalPlan, from CBC Nova Scotia: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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‘Like déjà vu all over’: Halifax council votes in favour of regional plan amendments
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
'Like déjà vu all over': Halifax council votes in favour of regional plan amendments - Halifax Examiner
A public hearing on the regional plan is set for Dec. 11 at 1pm at City Hall.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
‘Like déjà vu all over’: Halifax council votes in favour of regional plan amendments
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
Important PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, Dec. 11, 1 pm at Halifax City Hall: brnw.ch/21wY75R. Last chance to share views on provincial changes to HRM's Regional Plan. Of particular concern:
- Removal of actions to protect wildlife corridors
- Removal of 30m buffers for wetlands, watercourses & coasts.
- Removal of actions to protect wildlife corridors
- Removal of 30m buffers for wetlands, watercourses & coasts.
December 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Important PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, Dec. 11, 1 pm at Halifax City Hall: brnw.ch/21wY75R. Last chance to share views on provincial changes to HRM's Regional Plan. Of particular concern:
- Removal of actions to protect wildlife corridors
- Removal of 30m buffers for wetlands, watercourses & coasts.
- Removal of actions to protect wildlife corridors
- Removal of 30m buffers for wetlands, watercourses & coasts.
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What’s happening with the proposed development is not simply “development”. EAC's senior wilderness outreach coordinator, Karen McKendry, recently spoke on the Todd Veinotte show about what's happening in Sandy Lake & BMBCL.
EAC's Karen McKendy at 1:51:52: www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/the...
EAC's Karen McKendy at 1:51:52: www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/the...
December 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
What’s happening with the proposed development is not simply “development”. EAC's senior wilderness outreach coordinator, Karen McKendry, recently spoke on the Todd Veinotte show about what's happening in Sandy Lake & BMBCL.
EAC's Karen McKendy at 1:51:52: www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/the...
EAC's Karen McKendy at 1:51:52: www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/the...
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Public hearing subject: MINORREV-2025-02922 - Updated Approach to Amending Planning Documents for Provincial Minimum Planning Requirements
Please note: This public hearing has a custom list of FAQs and registration deadlines. Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wY79P.
Please note: This public hearing has a custom list of FAQs and registration deadlines. Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wY79P.
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Public hearing subject: MINORREV-2025-02922 - Updated Approach to Amending Planning Documents for Provincial Minimum Planning Requirements
Please note: This public hearing has a custom list of FAQs and registration deadlines. Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wY79P.
Please note: This public hearing has a custom list of FAQs and registration deadlines. Learn more here: brnw.ch/21wY79P.
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On Thursday, December 11, Halifax Regional Council will be holding a Special Council meeting. There will be a public hearing.
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. For Zoom, register by 10 a.m. on Dec. 11. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wY75R.
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. For Zoom, register by 10 a.m. on Dec. 11. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wY75R.
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On Thursday, December 11, Halifax Regional Council will be holding a Special Council meeting. There will be a public hearing.
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. For Zoom, register by 10 a.m. on Dec. 11. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wY75R.
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. For Zoom, register by 10 a.m. on Dec. 11. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wY75R.
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The Musquodoboit River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in central Nova Scotia. The surrounding area is full of thriving wetlands which provide habitat for at-risk species such as olive-sided flycatcher and the snapping turtle. Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/where-we-wor...
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Musquodoboit River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in central Nova Scotia. The surrounding area is full of thriving wetlands which provide habitat for at-risk species such as olive-sided flycatcher and the snapping turtle. Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/where-we-wor...
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Episodes 7 and 8 of People, Place, and the Ocean feature Chief Mildred Lavers and Michelle Caines from the Northern Peninsula (Mekap'sk) Mi'kmaq Band. Tune in now to explore with them the way of life on these coasts!
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📸 Jackie Bauman
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📸 Jackie Bauman
People, Place, and the Ocean
Podcast · Jackie Bauman, Ecology Action Centre · This show is bringing the Gros Morne Community-led Marine Atlas to life. Get ready to learn stories from the local people and hear their reflections…
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December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Episodes 7 and 8 of People, Place, and the Ocean feature Chief Mildred Lavers and Michelle Caines from the Northern Peninsula (Mekap'sk) Mi'kmaq Band. Tune in now to explore with them the way of life on these coasts!
open.spotify.com/show/5c9pzy4FuuxDod3NajdFLc?si=af8a4120433f44cb
📸 Jackie Bauman
open.spotify.com/show/5c9pzy4FuuxDod3NajdFLc?si=af8a4120433f44cb
📸 Jackie Bauman
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🐦 Backlands Bird & Nature Team Gathering: All are welcome! Don't miss this opportunity to hear about some of the exciting Citizen Science work taking place in the #HalifaxBacklands.
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
🐦 Backlands Bird & Nature Team Gathering: All are welcome! Don't miss this opportunity to hear about some of the exciting Citizen Science work taking place in the #HalifaxBacklands.
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
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The Dingle Tower with an autumn crown. Timeless #Halifax, home of the inventor of #UniversalStandardTime, #SirSandfordFleming. www.halifaxtrails.ca/sir-sandford...
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Dingle Tower with an autumn crown. Timeless #Halifax, home of the inventor of #UniversalStandardTime, #SirSandfordFleming. www.halifaxtrails.ca/sir-sandford...
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🌲Yesterday I hiked Paddler’s Ridge in #Halifax’s #BMBCL Wilderness Area, and brought a global viewership along!
💚Thanks to everyone who joined me for my livestream debut; it made the hike even better. You can still catch the full adventure on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/bDmuttn...
💚Thanks to everyone who joined me for my livestream debut; it made the hike even better. You can still catch the full adventure on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/bDmuttn...
LIVE Hiking to Paddler's Ridge in Halifax's BMBCL Wilderness Area
📍BMBCL Hiking Guide: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/kearney-lake-trail-system/🎬 About Me: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about/💚 Support my work: https:/...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🌲Yesterday I hiked Paddler’s Ridge in #Halifax’s #BMBCL Wilderness Area, and brought a global viewership along!
💚Thanks to everyone who joined me for my livestream debut; it made the hike even better. You can still catch the full adventure on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/bDmuttn...
💚Thanks to everyone who joined me for my livestream debut; it made the hike even better. You can still catch the full adventure on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/bDmuttn...
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Wonderful display of #autumn #Ericaceae #berries this week in our #coastal #heathlands! Pictured:
#Vaccinium vitis-idaea #lingonberry,
V. angustifolium #blueberry,
Empetrum nigrum #crowberry,
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi #bearberry,
V. macrocarpon #cranberry,
Gaylussacia bigeloviana #huckleberry
#Vaccinium vitis-idaea #lingonberry,
V. angustifolium #blueberry,
Empetrum nigrum #crowberry,
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi #bearberry,
V. macrocarpon #cranberry,
Gaylussacia bigeloviana #huckleberry
October 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Wonderful display of #autumn #Ericaceae #berries this week in our #coastal #heathlands! Pictured:
#Vaccinium vitis-idaea #lingonberry,
V. angustifolium #blueberry,
Empetrum nigrum #crowberry,
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi #bearberry,
V. macrocarpon #cranberry,
Gaylussacia bigeloviana #huckleberry
#Vaccinium vitis-idaea #lingonberry,
V. angustifolium #blueberry,
Empetrum nigrum #crowberry,
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi #bearberry,
V. macrocarpon #cranberry,
Gaylussacia bigeloviana #huckleberry
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ENVS-MASHR Teaching opportunity at @smuscience.bsky.social: Environmental Health. Course is remote and synchronous (can be taught anywhere w good internet!)
Please contact me & Dr Steven Smith (MAHSR program) if you have questions - we're always happy to discuss our programs! Please share widely.
Please contact me & Dr Steven Smith (MAHSR program) if you have questions - we're always happy to discuss our programs! Please share widely.
November 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ENVS-MASHR Teaching opportunity at @smuscience.bsky.social: Environmental Health. Course is remote and synchronous (can be taught anywhere w good internet!)
Please contact me & Dr Steven Smith (MAHSR program) if you have questions - we're always happy to discuss our programs! Please share widely.
Please contact me & Dr Steven Smith (MAHSR program) if you have questions - we're always happy to discuss our programs! Please share widely.
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This #GivingTuesday, our gift-match partners across Canada will be matching your donations to NCC. Donate until December 2 and DOUBLE your impact for nature! Give now: secure.natureconservancy.ca/site/Donatio...
November 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This #GivingTuesday, our gift-match partners across Canada will be matching your donations to NCC. Donate until December 2 and DOUBLE your impact for nature! Give now: secure.natureconservancy.ca/site/Donatio...
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All who love the lake are indebted to her. Our thoughts go out to her family and friends. /2
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
All who love the lake are indebted to her. Our thoughts go out to her family and friends. /2
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Colleen Jone's CBC item was shared widely on social media and drew much needed attention to the fallling levels at Williams Lake. Her efforts were in no small part responsible for the public awareness that has resulted in the work now being taken to replace the failing dam. /1
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Colleen Jone's CBC item was shared widely on social media and drew much needed attention to the fallling levels at Williams Lake. Her efforts were in no small part responsible for the public awareness that has resulted in the work now being taken to replace the failing dam. /1
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It’s official: AnonyMoose 2025 is live!
From now till Dec. 5, all gifts to the EAC will be matched by our AnonyMoose donors – help us unlock $30k for real environmental action.
🔗 ecologyaction.ca/Anonymoose
From now till Dec. 5, all gifts to the EAC will be matched by our AnonyMoose donors – help us unlock $30k for real environmental action.
🔗 ecologyaction.ca/Anonymoose
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It’s official: AnonyMoose 2025 is live!
From now till Dec. 5, all gifts to the EAC will be matched by our AnonyMoose donors – help us unlock $30k for real environmental action.
🔗 ecologyaction.ca/Anonymoose
From now till Dec. 5, all gifts to the EAC will be matched by our AnonyMoose donors – help us unlock $30k for real environmental action.
🔗 ecologyaction.ca/Anonymoose
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Having a very extended Fall season in Halifax, but there's still beauty to be seen amidst the rain and cool weather.
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Having a very extended Fall season in Halifax, but there's still beauty to be seen amidst the rain and cool weather.
🐦 Backlands Bird & Nature Team Gathering: All are welcome! Don't miss this opportunity to hear about some of the exciting Citizen Science work taking place in the #HalifaxBacklands.
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
🐦 Backlands Bird & Nature Team Gathering: All are welcome! Don't miss this opportunity to hear about some of the exciting Citizen Science work taking place in the #HalifaxBacklands.
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
📍 Chocolate Lake Community Centre
🗓 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & snacks) #birds
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🌳 Did you know North America's largest urban wilderness area is here in #Halifax? The Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area sets us apart from every other city.
🌐Experience its raw beauty in my interactive 360° virtual tour:
kuula.co/share/hz3ry/...
🌐Experience its raw beauty in my interactive 360° virtual tour:
kuula.co/share/hz3ry/...
Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes 360° Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour | Trail Info: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/kearney-lake-trail-system/ | Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area in Halifax, Nov...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🌳 Did you know North America's largest urban wilderness area is here in #Halifax? The Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area sets us apart from every other city.
🌐Experience its raw beauty in my interactive 360° virtual tour:
kuula.co/share/hz3ry/...
🌐Experience its raw beauty in my interactive 360° virtual tour:
kuula.co/share/hz3ry/...
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On Saturday, hundreds of people from communities across Mi'kma'ki/NS came out for the Shoulder to Shoulder rally to call on the Houston government to respect Treaty Rights and democratic processes, and stop selling our province off to wealthy corporate interests.
cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6980923
cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6980923
Hundreds gather at Halifax rally to call for better environmental protection in Nova Scotia
The Shoulder to Shoulder Rally in Halifax Saturday was organized by Mi'kmaw leaders and non-Indigenous community groups who want Nova Scotia's provincial government to do more to protect the environme...
cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
On Saturday, hundreds of people from communities across Mi'kma'ki/NS came out for the Shoulder to Shoulder rally to call on the Houston government to respect Treaty Rights and democratic processes, and stop selling our province off to wealthy corporate interests.
cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6980923
cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6980923
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Truly insane. It should be North America's largest urban wilderness park. Recommended for protection since the 70s, defended by enormous support from Haligonians multiple times, yet here we are again. This time with authoritarian cronyism entitling themselves to it. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Plans for Halifax-area development off Highway 102 corridor raise concerns | CBC News
A proposed development in the Halifax area off the Highway 102 corridor has some residents raising concerns about the size of the project and the cost to taxpayers.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Truly insane. It should be North America's largest urban wilderness park. Recommended for protection since the 70s, defended by enormous support from Haligonians multiple times, yet here we are again. This time with authoritarian cronyism entitling themselves to it. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...