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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 8h

“They have much better areas that can be developed — close to transit, health care, and grocery stores.” - Dr. Laurette Geldenhuys

Health professionals across Canada marked the first National Day of Action on Planetary Health.

Protecting nature is protecting our health. 🌿

Canadian health care professionals declare Oct. 6 as annual day of action on planetary health - Halifax Examiner

According to Health Canada, the immediate effects of wildfire smoke lead to approximately 240 deaths and $1.8 billion in health care expenses annually.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 11h

“It wasn’t that hard to get 7,000 signatures. Nobody wants this.” - Sarah Trask-Duggan
Over 7,000 Nova Scotians signed a petition calling for the uranium ban to be reinstated, all gathered in mere months.

The message to the Province is loud and clear: no one wants uranium mining.

Citizens speak out against removal of uranium ban during Province House visit | CBC News

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on Friday tried to assure a group of people concerned about potential natural resource development that they will be consulted if a project is proposed.

www.cbc.ca

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 11h

Join us for the EAC Volunteer Orientation! It's a great way to learn more about the EAC, meet fellow volunteers and learn more about various projects and campaigns you can get involved with.

🌳 TODAY! Wednesday, October 8, from 6 - 8 p.m. - Online

ecologyaction.ca/volunteer-orientation-october-2025

Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 12h

Join Our HRM Alliance and Halifax Moments for an educational guided tour and bioblitz around Lake Banook focused on storm water management.

📅 Saturday, October 18th, 2:00-4:00p.m. ⁠
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ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 1d

Cabot’s third attempt to co-opt land that’s supposed to be protected is both unwelcome and unwarranted, prompted by nothing but unmitigated gall and greed.

We need the provincial government to have the wisdom and integrity to shut this nonsense down, before this terrible trilogy goes any further.

Golf course developer tees up another bid for West Mabou Crown land | CBC News

The company behind the Cabot Links and Cliffs golf courses is taking a third swing at a potential development that would include part of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. That land is protected by law...

www.cbc.ca

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 2d

International Walk to School Month is just around the corner!

Join us and walk for the environment, physical activity, safety and fun! Schools/groups who register and complete our feedback form by Nov. 7 qualify to win great prizes!

Register in English or French here: ecologyaction.ca/iwalk

Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 2d

“It can make the difference of being able to afford my insulin that month.”

Nova Scotia’s heating rebate now pays less & helps fewer people. Eligibility thresholds have been cut, leaving 40,000 households without support as winter nears.

Concerns raised about reduced payments, eligibility for heating assistance program | CBC News

The government is lowering the net income threshold for a family to qualify, dropping it from $75,000 to $45,000. The threshold for a single-person household is a net income of $30,000. The one-time p...

www.cbc.ca

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 6d

Unfortunately nothing is planned currently as this was a grant-funded pilot but we hope that the learnings can be used for future storm kit projects at other locations!

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 6d

The JustFOOD Team has been busy handing out Emergency Food Stormkits.⁠
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We held 2 packing events for International Students, recognizing that those new to NS are often less connected to emergency resources.⁠

Follow the EAC to keep in the know!

ecologyaction.ca/about-us/contact-us/e-newsletter

Two people behind a table with bins full of packaged food, distributing fresh food stormkits to another person on the other side of the table.

Packaged food and information pamphlets on a dark brown wooden table, taken from an above view.

Four people standing behind a folding table with plastic bins full of food on it, helping people fill their storm kit bags at MSVU.

A line of people waiting to build their fresh food stormkits by a row of foldable tables, a blue sun cover that reads "HalifACT" on Dalhousie campus.

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 7d

East Coast Environmental Law has published a comparative analysis that examines legislation in an international and Canadian context and is an update from the first edition released in 2018.

ecelaw.ca/resources-library/protecting-the-coast-a-multi-jurisdictional-legislative-review-second-edition

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 7d

Join us for a Teen-Friendly Career & Skills Training: Spreadsheets & Data Management

Don’t miss our virtual training session, happening on October 5, from 4–5 P.M.

This free session is open to teens aged 14–18 located in NS.

ecologyaction.ca/form/teens-for-climate

Teens for Climate | Ecology Action Centre

ecologyaction.ca

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 9d

🚲 Help newcomers ride into community. Volunteer with Welcoming Wheels and support cycling for equity + connection.

More info: ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/volunteer

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 14d

Join this guided hike with the Sandy Lake Conservation Association and EAC's Karen McKendry, to learn more about Sandy Lake area!

This is a free, public hike but registration is required in advance.

Sunday, September 28
9:30-11:30 a.m.

Learn more and register here: www.sandylakecoalition.ca/hikes

Green text in a white box overlaid on an aerial photo of Sandy Lake in the HRM. Text reads, "Join us for a hike at sandy lake. With Sandy Lake-Sackville River Coalition & hike leader, Karen McKendry. Sunday September 28, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sandy Lake Regional Park"

In a forest, a group of people listening to the hike leader at a guided hike in Sandy Lake.

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 15d

Leaders wanted: Join an EAC committee or action team and help shape bold environmental action in N.S.

For more information & to sign up: ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/volunteer

#HalifaxVolunteer

Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 16d

October is International Walk to School Month!
Join us and walk for the environment, physical activity, safety and fun! Schools/groups who register and complete our feedback form by Friday, Nov. 7 qualify to win great prizes!

Register in English or French: ecologyaction.ca/iwalk

White text on a black background, in the bottom right corner is an image of a group of children standing together to smile for the camera. Text reads: "IWALK international walk to school month October 2025
IWALK gives Nova Scotian children, parents, teachers, and community leaders an opportunity to get outside and discover their neighbourhoods or schoolgrounds."

Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 16d

💚 Thank you all who attended our AGM last week! 💚

Your support means the world to us! We'd like to extend our gratitude for our board members and all those who joined us last Tuesday evening, we had an outstanding time.

Become an EAC member today: ecologyaction.ca/ways-give

A woman in a white blouse and glasses standing at a podium, holding a sheet of paper in the left hand and a microphone in the right.

Two cakes with chocolate frosting and chocolate glaze, with fruit and chocolate crisps on top.

A man in a striped button up and black glasses standing at a podium holding a microphone in his right hand.

A man on the left and a woman on the right, standing and smiling together at the camera, standing in front of a tv screen.

Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 19d

Calling all N.S. teens! 🌎✊ Lead your own climate project with support + mentorship from EAC. Join Teens for Climate today.

ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/volunteer

#HalifaxVolunteer

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 21d

🚲 Our Transportation Team is hiring!! 🚲

For more information and to apply, head here: ecologyaction.ca/about-us/work-us

Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 21d

Join this guided hike with the Sandy Lake Conservation Association and EAC's Karen McKendry, to learn more about the fascinating species in the Sandy Lake area, and the efforts to protect Sandy Lake from unsustainable development.

Sat. September 20
9:30-11:30 a.m.

www.sandylakecoalition.ca/hikes

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 22d

Herring in the Bay of Fundy and Southwest Nova Scotia have been in the critical zone since 2017. These small forage fish play a key role in keeping our ocean healthy.

oceana.ca/en/press-releases/minister-raises-bay-of-fundy-herring-quota-ignoring-science-and-threatening-recovery/

Minister Raises Bay of Fundy Herring Quota, Ignoring Science and Threatening Recovery

Ottawa’s quota increase threatens critically depleted Bay of Fundy herring, along with the whales, seabirds, and fisheries that rely on it.

oceana.ca

Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 22d

"The statement is outrageous because they’ve done nothing about energy poverty and they have been in power almost five years now...despite a program recommended by the Energy Poverty Task Force more than a year ago." - Chris Benjamin, EAC.

ecologyaction.ca/resources-media/media-coverage

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 22d

Our Pop-Up Bike Hub has wrapped up another awesome season!⁠
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🚲 We visited 20 communities this year⁠
🚲 We serviced 516 bicycles (to date, the program has serviced over 3000 bicycles!)⁠
🚲 Locally, the PUBH mini serviced 260 bicycles⁠

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 23d

Outgoing + love talking to people? Join EAC’s Petition Action Team and help turn conversations into climate action.

For more information: ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/volunteer

#HalifaxVolunteering

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 26d

Join this guided hike with the Sandy Lake Conservation Association and EAC's Karen McKendry, to learn more about the fascinating species in the Sandy Lake area, and the efforts to protect Sandy Lake from unsustainable development.

Sat. September 20
9:30-11:30 a.m.

www.sandylakecoalition.ca/hikes

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Ecology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 28d

350 Canada is working with organizations all over the world to stand up for what is right.
It's time to Draw the Line - we want a better world! Join us in learning, making connections, and taking actions for change!
The event will be 1-4p.m. at Grand Parade Saturday Sept. 20

Black text on a gray and bright red background. At the bottom of the page are black and white images of people protesting with signs and megaphones. Text reads, "draw the line. Halifax Saturday, September 20 1:00-4:00 p.m. Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington St"

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