What a great afternoon at Councillor Becky Kent’s Eastern Passage Seniors Tea! The room was full of smiles, laughter, and great conversation. I had such a wonderful time chatting with folks and meeting new people. Becky went above and beyond—you could really feel how much care and love she put into every detail. Thank [...]
Big news for smiles across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan are open for eligible Canadians aged 18 to 34! Here’s how the rollout is happening this month: May 1: Ages 55–64 May 15: Ages 18–34 ← NOW! May 29: Ages 35–54 We launched the CDCP so no one has to [...]
Are you—or do you know—a young person looking for a summer job? The Canada Summer Jobs Program helps connect young people with meaningful work—and there are still some job openings available right now! Through this program, we deliver funding to help local non-profits and small businesses hire youth between the ages of 15 and [...]
Happy Mother’s Day! Sending love to all the amazing moms in my life—you do so much, every single day, and I hope today brings a little extra love your way. You deserve it! Also thinking of folks who might be having a tough time today—for whatever reason. You're not alone, and you’re in our [...]
Rain or shine, the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors is so beautiful. Today, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of this special place and the special people who made it a reality. Loved Lisa Blackburn as the emcee along with more great speakers and performers! Thank you to Judie and Jim Edgar for tirelessly sharing [...]
Today marks 15 years since we lost Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake. Craig was a husband, a father, a coach, and a friend. He was the kind of person who showed up—at the rink, in his community, and for his country. I’ve heard stories from those who knew him best, and what always [...]
30-04-2025 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The May 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!
Big News: More Canadians can access the Canadian Dental Care Plan!! Here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, folks are seeing a dentist for the first time in DECADES. This plan matters because oral health IS health. Did you know? 1% of ER visits every year are due to poor oral health, costing our healthcare system $1.8 [...]
From delicious fish and chips to incredible poutine, if What's the Scoop isn’t on your shortlist, you’re missing out! Open all year round, I love getting fries for takeout (with lots of vinegar & ketchup) and sitting outside, watching the water. Today, I sat inside with my pop shoppe! You can #SupportLocal and find [...]
Expanding Access to Life-Changing Treatments for Rare Diseases We announced a bilateral agreement with the Government of Nova Scotia, investing over $39 million to improve access to new and existing treatments for rare diseases. This funding will help ensure that more people living with rare conditions get the medications, early diagnosis, and screening they [...]