I’ve attended many events in my day but this one hit me right in the feels. Oakwood Terrace’s Poppy Tribute show at the Sanctuary in Downtown Dartmouth was truly wonderful. You may have seen the incredible poppies on display at Sullivan’s Pond during Remembrance Day? These 10,000 poppies are lovingly handmade by volunteers who [...]
Over ONE MILLION Canadians have accessed dental care through our Canadian Dental Care Plan. I’m hearing from folks in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour who are seeing a dentist for the first time in 20+ years. This really matters. It’s good to see that nearly 90% of active dental care providers are providing care under the plan [...]
30-10-2024 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The November 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!
Thrilled to see Main Street Centre moving forward. Soon, this building will be home for seniors and also persons with disabilities here in Dartmouth. We delivered over $11M in funding to Affirmative Ventures to help make this happen. I can’t wait until folks call this place home.
The Woodlawn Harvest Festival was a great family event— huge thanks to the Woodlawn Residents Association ! Kids had a blast. (Our team too!!!)
The Maritime Artisans Fall Fair is on until 4pm at Cole Harbour Place!! Tons of handmade items and food vendors—really good stuff. Also stopped by St. Thomas Moore for their Fall Fair!! There’s always something great happening in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
Busy day in Woodlawn!!! Love seeing so many folks out for the Woodlawn Craft Sale at Woodlawn United Church today in Dartmouth! They have something for everyone. It’s truly fantastic. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/516586234308994/ Plus today is also the Woodlawn Harvest Festival from noon until 2pm at Iona church!!
Had a fabulous time attending the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation’s Radiothon! It was such a happy environment full of volunteers, staff and community members. Doctors and nurses were popping in and out of the atrium for a snack or to say hi. Everyone was working together to help our hospital raise funds to be [...]
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a Parks Canada ceremony, honouring Floyd H. Prosser, as a Hometown Hero. Originally from Elgin, New Brunswick, Floyd enlisted in the Canadian Army Active Service Force in 1941. He courageously served with the 1ST Canadian Armoured Brigade whose notable accomplishments led him to be honoured with the [...]
My dear friend, Marie Jones of Dartmouth has passed away. Marie was beloved in Dartmouth. Whether through her teaching or out in our community, Marie was a deeply caring person who always strived to make a difference. After adversity delayed her graduation for decades, Marie earned her Master of Arts in Education at the [...]