Small businesses are so important to our communities and to our economy. And they’re paying way too much in fees just to process credit card transactions. We’re working hard to change that. We’ve secured an agreement with Mastercard and Visa to cut those fees by 27%. Small businesses will start seeing savings on October [...]
Love seeing a crowd out for the BGC Greater Halifax Annual food security breakfast in Dartmouth today! The work the BGC does in our community and across the country to support children is absolutely vital. BGC kids decorated everything from the placemats to the tree on the stage. Our team’s favourite part was listening [...]
Important information for Canadians and permanent residents who want to leave Lebanon. We continue to urge Canadians and permanent residents to leave Lebanon by commercial means. As commercial options out of Lebanon become increasingly limited, we are providing information directly to those who are having difficulty leaving Lebanon about existing commercial departure options out [...]
01-10-2024 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The October edition of the Dartmouth Food Calendar is available. Thank you to the folks at the Dartmouth North & Alderney Gate Public Libraries for gathering these helpful resources!
Good to get out and walk the trails yesterday before heading back to Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting. Have a great week, everyone!
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour the children who never returned home, and the Survivors from residential schools. And we commemorate the families and communities that are traumatically affected by the residential school system. We recommit to walking the shared path of reconciliation. Call to Action: https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/.../Calls_to_Action... [...]
It’s a beautiful day in Cole Harbour for walking the Cole Harbour Heritage Park Trail! Have you ever had lunch or a snack from the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm’s Rose & Kettle Tea Room? Their food is incredible and their cinnamon buns are some of the very best I’ve had! And that’s saying something! [...]
I believe that all Nova Scotians should be able to see a family doctor or nurse practitioner when they need to, without delay. That’s why a few months ago we announced an additional $355 Million for Nova Scotia to improve health care in the province. This is on top of the nearly $1.4 Billion [...]
What’s your favourite fish and chip place? We have so many fantastic optons, and Evan's Fresh Seafoods in Dartmouth is one of them! Not only can you buy beautiful and fresh oysters, fish and more, their restaurant has outstanding Nova Scotian seafood. Located in the market space at Alderney Landing, Evan’s is not to [...]
Happy first day of fall, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! So glad I could get out on the trails with these two. Family time is so important, no matter how busy life gets.