Halifax Parks

• Halifax Regional Council takes first step toward saving Williams Lake before it’s gone

  Local recreationalists say Williams Lake is leaking at a rate more than one million gallons per day — the result of a dam that needs replacing.

  Environment

  Dec 15, 2020
  
• Residents urging municipality to save Williams Lake before it disappears

  The problem is water draining out of the lake into the North West Arm under a dam.

  Environment

  Sep 28, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: What’s open, what’s closed in Halifax area under eased public health restrictions

  Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil and chief public health officer Dr. Robert Strang announced the immediate reopening of provincial and municipal parks on Friday.

  Health

  May 5, 2020
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• Council votes to move ahead with Purcell’s Cove park negotiations 

  A proposed wilderness park in Purcell's Cove is one step closer to reality following a Tuesday vote at council.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2016
• Battle brewing over Blue Mountain park development plans

  Ten years ago plans were laid out for a regional park on a massive green space just outside the heart of Halifax, but so far not much has happened.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2016