Monthly Archives: May 2025

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid found at Sandy Lake 20May2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by admin

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA), a highly destructive pest on hemlock trees, was observed on a single tree on the drumlin just past Sandy Lake Beach Park last fall. HRM folks with assistance from the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) and … Continue reading →

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“Community studies are complete for the Sandy Lake special planning area” – NS Gov 16May2025

Posted on May 17, 2025 by admin

So we learn from a NS Gov News Release “Minister Designates New Special Planning Area; Two Major Studies Complete – NS Growth & Development, 16 May 2025. Some excerpts from that document follow (brown text, bolding inserted). ——————– More homes … Continue reading →

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Bedford West Surface Waters exceeded phosphorus thresholds in 2024 9May2025

Posted on May 9, 2025 by admin

From Item No. Info 2, North West Community Council May 12, 2025: Bedford West Water Quality Status: A water quality monitoring program has been ongoing in the Bedford West Secondary Plan area since 2009, through Development Agreements executed under the … Continue reading →

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