Green Space
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Eat local for a sustainable future: it’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.
HALIFAX – In our current era of environmental awareness, people are increasingly coming to appreciate the importance of getting their food from...
By Thom Bator -
COP15: What does it mean for Atlantic Canadians?
I have been struggling with the idea of COP15: What is the best that could happen? What is the worst? How does it impact Atlantic Canada in the best or...
By Rachel Caroline Derrah -
HRMbyDesign part III: Environmental sustainability
For the next month, Spacing Atlantic will engage in an in-depth analysis of HRMbyDesign, the ambitious plan set fourth by the municipal government to...
By Thom Bator -
Copenhagen Climate Summit: from global to local
With the Copenhagen Climate Summit kicking off today, we over at Spacing Atlantic thought it only appropriate to take part in this truly international...
By Jake Schabas -
St. Mary’s cultivates a greener city
HALIFAX – While urban spaces are being rethought across the country, Halifax’s own St. Mary’s University is leading the way in the...
By Jesse Mintz -
The Queen of the urban green: Victoria Park
HALIFAX – With the cold weather here to stay, the Halifax Public Gardens has closed its gates for the season. As sad as this is, you won’t find...
By Jake Schabas -
Events Guide: Going backwards/Moving forwards
HALIFAX – Tie your shoe laces, dig out your fluorescent track pants, strap on your reflectors and bring any other walking devices/favourites...
By Crystal Melville -
A view worth saving?
HALIFAX – Halifax is deadlocked in yet another polarized development debate. Pro-heritage people oppose the proposed World Trade and Convention...
By Lizzy Hill -
Events Guide: Atlantic Eco-Expo
HALIFAX – The first ever sustainable business exhibition in Atlantic Canada is taking place this weekend, where businesses, governments and...
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Breaking News: Draft Dartmouth Common Master Plan released for further public input
DARTMOUTH – Early last October, I attended the public consultation meeting for Dartmouth Common Master Plan proposals. Yesterday, HRM released the...
By Jake Schabas -
Turning sewage into gold: Marsh creek renewal and watershed banking
SAINT JOHN – The east side of Saint John is ruled by three things: the refinery, retail and rain. Every time a big storm rolls in, businesses and...
By Lindsay Bird -
New thinking at Pecha Kucha
HALIFAX – Imagine an alternate Halifax. Beautiful people sprawl happily in urban parks, eating thick, locally produced sandwiches. When...
By Lizzy Hill