Category Archives: Halifax Green Network

Latest limnological profiles confirm long term trend of decline in the health of Sandy Lake (Bedford, NS), a major new development on its headwaters could do it in 27Sep2024

Posted on September 27, 2024 by admin

In conclusion, our latest limnological profiles further confirm a long term trend of decline in the health of Sandy Lake (Bedford, NS), and underscore why a major new development on its headwaters could “do it in”. Update Oct 2, 2024: … Continue reading →

Posted in Acadian forest, Community, Conservation, Halifax Green Network, Regional Plan, Sackvile River Watershed, Wabanaki Forest, Water Quality, watershed | Leave a comment

Bedford West Development Plans approved by Province, significant environmental concerns remain 2Dec2023

Posted on December 2, 2023 by admin

View: Housing Developments Approved for Bedford West Nova Scotia Government. News Release, Municipal Affairs and Housing November 28, 2023 “On the recommendation of the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr … Continue reading →

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New legislation would give Minister of Housing “absolute power and discretion” over all planning and development in Halifax 13Oct2023

Posted on October 14, 2023 by admin

UPDATE: Halifax considers taking Nova Scotia to court over controversial housing Bill 329 – Suzanne Rent in the Halifax Examiner, Oct 18, 2023. Intro in in Morning File ———— This is not good news, and is eerily eerily reminiscent of … Continue reading →

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Halifax seeking “Naturalization Coordinator” 8Jul2023

Posted on July 8, 2023 by admin

Having a ‘Naturalization Coordinator’ for HRM is a  welcome initiative, but it should be coupled with a commitment, wherever and whenever possible, to place new developments on sites that are already ecologically degraded.

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Land swaps could solve the ‘Sandy Lake versus Development Dilemma’ 6Jul2022

Posted on July 6, 2022 by admin

“We need to be creative and think outside the mandated boxes. If we do so, we create a general model for satisfying the three main demands [to conserve environmentally sensitive lands, increase housing and make it profitable to do both] … Continue reading →

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The Halifax Regional Plan review: Where we are and what’s left to do 8Jan2022

Posted on January 8, 2022 by admin

Delving into the current Regional Plan review  can be challenging because of the voluminous materials and complex consultation and decision-making processes but how it all pans out  affects all of us; accordingly,  it behooves as many of us as possible … Continue reading →

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HRM releases Themes & Directions Report 20May2021

Posted on May 20, 2021 by admin

From the Report: This document, the Themes and Directions Report, is the first deliverable of the Regional Plan Review. The purpose of this document is to explain the scope of the Regional Plan Review to the public, stakeholders and Regional … Continue reading →

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Webinar on Sandy Lake area Feb 23, 2021 7-8pm

Posted on February 22, 2021 by admin

Go to Nova Scotia Environmental Network Facebook Page View Archived Webinar on YouTube

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New report on Avian & Species at Risk Surveys identifies key habitat & wildlife corridors on lands by Sandy Lake under development pressure

Posted on June 13, 2020 by admin

In March 2020, the Natural Wonders Consulting Firm (NWCF) submitted their report on Avian & Species at Risk Surveys of the proposed Sandy Lake – Sackville River Regional Park to the Sandy Lake Conservation Association. On May 1, 2020, the … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Webinar with EAC will highlight Sandy Lake & Environs, amongst other wild areas in Halifax

Posted on April 21, 2020 by admin

It will stream live on Facebook on Wed. April 22, 2020 from 1pm to 3pm UPDATE Apr 23, 2020: The webinar (minus the first 10 min) is archived on the EAC Facebook Page ———– Message just received: EAC is hosting … Continue reading →

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