Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes
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A Central Park in Halifax? How one area is drawing comparisons, minus the noiseHalifax might become home to the country's second national urban park. Mary McGrath, who's worked on the project for about 25 years, described the 2,304-hectare area as a 'gift.'EnvironmentMay 27, 2023
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“Plastic poop” discovery in Nova Scotia surprises hikers, but not wildlife biologistHikers were disappointed after finding plastic in animal scat in a popular Halifax wilderness area.EnvironmentDec 14, 2020
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Halifax’s urban wilderness is a place to leave cares behind, nature enthusiasts say"I experience a oneness with nature here ... and I leave the world of daily cares behind me."CanadaNov 4, 2019
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Annapolis Group suing Halifax over rejected Birch Cove Lakes development proposalAnnapolis Group is suing the City of Halifax for approximately $120 million in damages over its rejected proposal for development of land in the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes area.PoliticsJan 17, 2017
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Mayoral candidate Mike Savage defends his record as he asks for second termMike Savage says if he's re-elected as mayor of Halifax, residents will see a more diverse and "greener" city.PoliticsOct 12, 2016
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Council rejects development in Blue Mountain Birch Cove LakesRegional councillors roundly rejected a June report that would have seen development in the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes area.PoliticsSep 6, 2016
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Halifax council to consider starting over on Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes Regional ParkHalifax regional councillors will decide whether to ditch a controversial recommendation to develop parts of the area around a proposed regional park.PoliticsSep 6, 2016
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Municipal report recommends against Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes developmentThe report was posted online Wednesday evening and includes a map that was previously kept private.PoliticsAug 31, 2016
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Mayor Savage weighs in on protecting Birch Cove Blue Mountain area'We must protect it': Mayor Savage weighs in on ongoing Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lake debate.EnvironmentJul 29, 2016
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Council delays decision on Blue Mountain Birch Cove LakesThe debate is being delayed until a staff report on the controversial issue is brought to council at a Sept. 6 meeting.PoliticsJul 26, 2016
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