On December 6, 1917, a collision in Halifax Harbour changed our communities forever. When the SS Imo struck the munitions-laden SS Mont Blanc, the explosion levelled neighbourhoods, shattered windows across the city, and took thousands of lives. And many or those who survived, lived with the scars of this horrifying time, forever. Along the [...]
On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the memory of the 14 young women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique de Montréal.
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! After the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday brings us back to what matters — that the best part of our community isn’t what we buy, it’s how we show up for one another.
01-12-2025 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The December 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!
The Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting was incredible tonight. You could feel the community spirit as families bundled up and came out to enjoy the bright, colourful lights, the music, and a warm cup of hot chocolate. Neighbours were chatting, kids were laughing, and everyone was so happy to be out together. Santa even made [...]
Atlantic Canada is a culture of innovation. We’re delivering $30M for Canada’s 1st Maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) at COVEocean, strategically located on the shores of Dartmouth Cove, where stakeholders are already doing important work in the ocean tech and maritime defence space.
An incredible Nova Scotian. I am heartbroken to hear the news that Colleen Jones has passed away. She was fiercely passionate about Canada, a remarkable curler, and a true champion. My heart goes out to her family, to all who loved her, and to everyone she inspired.
Secretary of State Nathalie Provost’s statement in the House of Commons to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence.
JUST ANNOUNCED: An investment of almost $30 million to establish Canada’s first maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) at COVE in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Atlantic Canada is a culture of innovation, and COVE is helping drive Canada’s ocean technology sector. This new secure hub will strengthen collaboration between innovators, researchers, and defence partners, reinforcing COVE’s [...]
Yesterday in the House of Commons, we paid tribute to the extraordinary talent and legacy of Nova Scotia’s own Peter Baylis. His voice and spirit will be deeply missed.