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Catalogue Launch – Celebrate the Common 250

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In October of 2014, Friends of the Halifax Common organized four days of activities to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Halifax Common. The Halifax Common came into being when…

Letter To The Coast – Roundabouts – Wrong Priority for the Common

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Letters to the editor, July 31, 2014, Sidewalk Closed Use Other Side – Julat like spending millions of dollars to widen Robie St. at Cunard or millions to widen Chebucto…

North Common Roundabout – The Big Picture, News 95.7 Rick Howe Show

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Listen to News 95.7 The Rick Howe Show Interview with Peggy Cameron On July 7/14 Rick Howe interviewed Peggy Cameron (representing Friends of the Halifax Common) about The Big…

Trees, Traffic & Roundabouts

FHC Editor 2014-07-13 No Comments

FHC isn’t wading into the pro or anti roundabout on North Park Street debate but instead asks… 1. How does this $12.9 million expenditure fit into an integrated transportation strategy*…

Disappearing Green Space, News 95.7 Interview With Rick Howe – 2014/07/07

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Rick Howe discusses the disappearing green space on the Halifax Common with FHC's Peggy Cameron. We have been losing more than an acre per year and City Counselors show no…

The Halifax Common – Unlock The Potential

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Join the Friends in championing the Halifax Common. Your enthusiasm about caring for the heart and lungs of Halifax- 240 acres of public open space – already has strong roots…

Chronicle Herald Op-Ed – Running Circles Around Common Plan

FHC Editor 2014-06-23 No Comments

Published June 27th, 2014 This week marked the 251st anniversary of the signing of the 1763 land grant of 240 acres “for the use of the inhabitants of the Town…

Parking on the Halifax Common

FHC Editor 2014-06-09 No Comments

Parking on the Halifax Common is illegal and signs are posted. At a fundraiser held on Saturday June 7th up to 100 vehicles were parked on the North Common and…

100in1Day – Fun Ideas For Better Public Space

FHC Editor 2014-06-07 No Comments

On Saturday, June 7th, 2014, Halifax joined 15 other cities around the world for 100in1Day, a festival of citizen-driven action that showcases people-ideas for a better city. FHC’s “urban intervention”…

Questioning A New Permanent Building – June 5th

FHC Editor 2014-06-05 No Comments

Questions and comments for consideration 1. Temporary Buildings: a. As per the change to the legislation the only building permitted is the one exclusively to support the Oval. What is…

HRM Public Meeting – New Permanent Building, North Common

FHC Editor 2014-05-27 No Comments

Have your say about the new permanent building on the North Common Date: Thursday June 5, 2014 Time: 6:30pm to review presentation panels & 7pm for the formal presentation Location: Atlantica Hotel…

Book Launch – Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good by Heather Menzies

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Everyone is welcomed to attend events with award-winning author Heather Menzies in celebration of the launch of her new book, Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good. HALIFAX BOOK LAUNCH…

Book Launch and Events

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Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Goodby Heather Menzies Everyone is welcomed to attend events with award-winning author Heather Menzies in celebration of the launch of her new book, Reclaiming the…

Writing The Common – The Coast Reviews Poetry Book Published By Gaspereau Press

FHC Editor 2013-11-28 No Comments

Writing the Common: Being An Anthology of Poetry Commemorating the 250th Anniversary Of the Halifax Common Published by Gaspereau Press This spring the Friends of Halifax Common released a collection…

Parks Canada Paves Garrison Grounds

FHC Editor 2013-11-22 No Comments

Work has begun by Parks Canada to pave the parking lots on the Garrison Grounds in anticipation of meeting more demand for parking and having more concerts. Choosing to asphalt…

Wrap-up: Celebrate the Common 250

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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Common, Friends of Halifax Common organized one big party. On October 4, 5 & 6th, 2013 we hosted 3 days of…

Celebrate the Common 250

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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Common, Friends of Halifax Common have organized one big party. On October 4, 5 & 6th, 2013 we will host 3…

Map of Site for Celebrate the Common 250

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Click to enlarge the map of locations of events on the Common. There are more than 50 events offered by a broad spectrum of members of the community.

Celebrate the Common 250 – Media Release

WebAdmin 2013-09-24 No Comments

for immediate release September 24, 2013 Friends of Halifax Common Celebrate the Common’s 250th (Halifax) On October 4, 5 & 6, Friends of Halifax Common invite the public to join…

Bill 157 – Unprotecting The Halifax Common

FHC Editor 2012-12-03 No Comments

On December 3, 2012, Friends of Halifax Common submitted comments to Law Amendments with respect to the NDP provincial government’s Bill 157, that re-crafted the Halifax Charter to give permission…

Saving the Oval: Take the Time to Make the Best Decision

FHC Editor 2011-04-27 No Comments

In its rush to Save the Oval, the HRM staff report on the Canada Games Oval recommending a single centralized skating facility on the North Halifax Common has miscalculated the…

Release: Earth Day – FHC Commemorate Freshwater Brook

FHC Editor 2011-04-21 No Comments

Friends of Halifax Common Commemorate Freshwater Brook’s Path (Halifax) Friends of Halifax Common (FHC) are marking Earth Day by outlining a portion of the historic Freshwater Brook, a watercourse that…

The Path of Freshwater Brook Commemorated

FHC Editor 2011-04-21 No Comments

Friends of Halifax Common celebrated Earth Day 2011 by installing 100 blue stakes along the former pathway of Freshwater Brook. Approximately 30 willow tree switches were planted alongside the blue…

Media Release – $6M for Oval is Ad Hoc Planning

FHC Editor 2011-03-28 No Comments

HRM Staff Support of $6 Million Centralized Oval is Ad Hoc Planning (Halifax) The HRM staff report on the Canada Games Oval recommending a single centralized skating facility on the…

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Catalogue Launch – Celebrate the Common 250

Letter To The Coast – Roundabouts – Wrong Priority for the Common

North Common Roundabout – The Big Picture, News 95.7 Rick Howe Show

Trees, Traffic & Roundabouts

Disappearing Green Space, News 95.7 Interview With Rick Howe – 2014/07/07

The Halifax Common – Unlock The Potential

Chronicle Herald Op-Ed – Running Circles Around Common Plan

Parking on the Halifax Common

100in1Day – Fun Ideas For Better Public Space

Questioning A New Permanent Building – June 5th

HRM Public Meeting – New Permanent Building, North Common

Book Launch – Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good by Heather Menzies

Book Launch and Events

Writing The Common – The Coast Reviews Poetry Book Published By Gaspereau Press

Parks Canada Paves Garrison Grounds

Wrap-up: Celebrate the Common 250

Celebrate the Common 250

Map of Site for Celebrate the Common 250

Celebrate the Common 250 – Media Release

Bill 157 – Unprotecting The Halifax Common

Saving the Oval: Take the Time to Make the Best Decision

Release: Earth Day – FHC Commemorate Freshwater Brook

The Path of Freshwater Brook Commemorated

Media Release – $6M for Oval is Ad Hoc Planning

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