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FHC Survey- Mayoralty Candidates’ Replies

FHC Editor 2020-10-05 No Comments

There are 3 candidates for Mayor in HRM’s Oct 17 Election. Incumbent Mayor Mike Savage did not respond to the FHC survey. Below are the survey questions and replies from…

FHC Survey- District 1 Candidates’ Replies

FHC Editor 2020-10-05 No Comments

Of HRM Electoral Candidates for Councillor, District 1, Stephen Kamperman and Arthur Wamback replied. Cathy Deagle Gammon and Incumbent Steve Streatch did not reply. See Kamperman and Wambacks answers below:

Petition to Protect the Halifax Common

FHC Editor 2020-02-05 No Comments

Update: Congratulations, you made the difference! A sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to send an email, sign the petition and show support for the Halifax…

Common Roots Urban Farm – Transplant it to St Pat’s!

FHC Editor 2018-07-08 No Comments

An idea planted by FHC led Jayme Melrose and her volunteers to transform QEHS lands into a place of productive beauty. Now the farm is evicted and still homeless. So…

Time to care for Canada’s oldest, besieged Common – Chronicle Herald Op Ed

FHC Editor 2018-07-01 No Comments

Published July 1, 2018 June 23 marked the 255th anniversary of the Halifax Common, the 1763 Crown Grant by King George III for 235 acres of land and five acres…

Rick Howe Interview – Council Caves on Willow Tree Tower

FHC Editor 2018-06-21 No Comments

In June HRM Council ignored public opinion and staff advice to vote 10 to 6 in favour of George Armoyen’s 25-storey tower at Robie and Quinpool. The building will degrade…

“It Is Our City!” – FHC Comments on The Centre Plan

FHC Editor 2018-05-29 No Comments

FHC supports the principles of the Centre Plan but believe it needs a better balance of proper densification and environmental care. Below are recent suggestions and concerns that we submitted.…

Willow Tree Tower Ignores Planning Process and Common Interest

FHC Editor 2018-05-22 No Comments

May 22, 2018 Dear Mayor and Council, Re case 18966- 25-storey Armco Project As members of the Friends of Halifax Common we write to ask that you not proceed with…

Postpone Pop-up Stadium Decision, Complete Halifax Common Masterplan

FHC Editor 2018-04-22 No Comments

Dear HRM Mayor and Council Re: Request to postpone decision on Private-for-profit stadium on Halifax Common’s Wanderers’ Grounds until completion of on-going Halifax Common Master Plan Consultation. Presently HRM is…

Halifax Common Consultation – Use 1994 Plan as Starting Point

FHC Editor 2018-04-20 No Comments

At the invitation of the Halifax Master-plan Consultants’ Team FHC reviewed and highlighted Ten Items from the 1994 Halifax Common Plan of Current Significance in creating a New Halifax Master…

Two Halifax Common Stories – Thank you Halifax Magazine!

FHC Editor 2018-04-15 No Comments

Two recent articles in Halifax Magazine about the Halifax Common are nicely informative with beautiful photos. “For the Common Good“ by Katie Ingram describes FHC’s efforts to have the City…

CBC Mainstreet Interview -The Common Roots Farm Move is a Chance to Grow Our Parks!

FHC Editor 2018-04-09 No Comments

CBC’s Bob Murphy interviews Common Roots Urban Farm’s Jayme Melrose about its impending move from the former QEHS site on the Halifax Common. FHC’s Peggy Cameron follows (at 09:40) to…

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FHC Survey- Mayoralty Candidates’ Replies

FHC Survey- District 1 Candidates’ Replies

Petition to Protect the Halifax Common

Common Roots Urban Farm – Transplant it to St Pat’s!

Time to care for Canada’s oldest, besieged Common – Chronicle Herald Op Ed

Rick Howe Interview – Council Caves on Willow Tree Tower

“It Is Our City!” – FHC Comments on The Centre Plan

Willow Tree Tower Ignores Planning Process and Common Interest

Postpone Pop-up Stadium Decision, Complete Halifax Common Masterplan

Halifax Common Consultation – Use 1994 Plan as Starting Point

Two Halifax Common Stories – Thank you Halifax Magazine!

CBC Mainstreet Interview -The Common Roots Farm Move is a Chance to Grow Our Parks!

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