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On our Wabanaki Forest & National Indigenous Peoples Day 21Jun2026

Posted on June 21, 2026 by admin

On June 21, 2026, we in the northern hemisphere celebrate the summer solstice, as our ancestors have done since prehistoric times. Since June 21, 2017, the day is also known as Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day: In cooperation with Indigenous … Continue reading →

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Developer to Premier: Sandy Lake limnological observations are “pseudo-science” 23May2026

Posted on May 23, 2026 by admin

In a message to the Premier in the fall of 2024, revealed in a FOIPOP, a senior executive with Clayton Developments Ltd contended that the Sandy Lake limnological observations are “pseudo-science” conducted “on behalf of the residents currently residing on … Continue reading →

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Apr 23 on Sandy Lake: Spring LakeWatcher sampling, pair of loons sighted 23Apr2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by admin

I wasn’t looking forward to conducting the spring limnological observations today on Sandy Lake; rain, cool temps and winds were forecast. However, it turned out to be a near ideal day. There was no wind – that really helps when … Continue reading →

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Concerns about flooding at the the Eisner Cove Wetland development project are ongoing 26Mar2026

Posted on March 26, 2026 by admin

View One battle after another: Activists raise concerns about flooding at Dartmouth development project By Josh Healey in the Chronicle Herald Mar 26, 2026. Some extracts, bolding inserted: “Lil MacPherson can’t help but feel disappointed whenever she sees the Eisner … Continue reading →

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“Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 Connector Project Begins” 19Mar2026

Posted on March 19, 2026 by admin

So reads the heading for a NS Public Works News Release of Mar 16, 2026. Among other impacts it would (will), with the Sandy Lake SPA,  take out what currently remains of a significant wildlife corridor between the Chebucto Peninsula … Continue reading →

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SMU Group collects more info. on Sandy Lake, now through the ice! 3Mar2026

Posted on March 3, 2026 by admin

‘Just received from Jessica Yonker at SMU in an e-mail sent to the Sandy Lake Volunteers who facilitated their obtaining observations on Feb 20, 2026. The SMU observations are a contribution to the “Thin Ice Network” project, run out of … Continue reading →

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“Advocates call for greater protection for lakeshores amid growing development” – CBC News 30Dec2025

Posted on December 31, 2025 by admin

Surely pertinent to Sandy Lake! See Advocates and residents say stronger regulations are needed to protect N.S. lakeshores by Moira Donovan · CBC News Dec 30, 2025 The article describes the efforts of two lakeside residents on Molega Lake in … Continue reading →

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Wed Nov 12,2025 Public Open House on Sandy Lake Special Planning Area

Posted on October 27, 2025 by admin

UPDATE NOV 13, 2025: View: – Halifax residents raise traffic, environmental concerns with Sandy Lake development Haley Ryan · CBC News – 8,000 housing units on the shores of Sandy Lake in Bedford? Neighbours have their say Jen Taplin for … Continue reading →

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Sandy Lake a site of possible BGA bloom in early September of 2025

Posted on September 22, 2025 by admin

Sandy Lake was listed on the NS Gov.’s Blue-green algae webpage as a site of a potential BGA (Blue-green algae) bloom earlier this month. That post followed a report with photos sent to the provincial government, and posted  by Lisa … Continue reading →

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ESSC to recommend treatment of HWA in Sandy Lake Park 5Sep2025

Posted on September 5, 2025 by admin

From the Sep 4 ESSC minutes: MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Deagle Gammon THAT Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council: 1. Approve the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Treatment and Management Plan, as set out … Continue reading →

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