What an exciting day for our Nova Scotian shipbuilders and for Nova Scotia! Today at the Halifax Shipyard, we celebrated the keel laying of the first River-Class Destroyer, the future HMCS Fraser. Keel laying is a centuries-old maritime tradition that marks the formal start of a ship's construction and is believed to bring good [...]
Here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, members of the Canadian Armed Forces are our neighbours, our kids' hockey coaches, and a major part of our community. Today, on Canadian Armed Forces Day, we recognize the more than 100,000 members of the Regular Force and Reserve Force who serve our country with courage, professionalism, and dedication. The [...]
Today I joined members of Somme Branch Legion #31 and our community for their annual D-Day commemoration ceremony. On June 6, 1944, more than 14,000 Canadians stormed the beaches of Normandy. They fought with courage and determination, and many made the ultimate sacrifice so future generations could live in peace and freedom. More than [...]
It was a privilege to attend the 85th Annual Ceremonial Review of 18 Dartmouth Lions Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron today in Shearwater. I was incredibly impressed by the squadron's band and precision drill teams, whose dedication, discipline, and talent were on full display throughout the ceremony. As the squadron celebrates its 85th anniversary, [...]
04-06-2026 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The June 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!
Posted: June 02, 2026 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The New Horizons for Seniors Program is accepting applications for up to $50,000 for seniors-led, volunteer-based projects!! From the Garden Buds program at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm to more accessible equipment at the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club, we've delivered funding through this program to many organizations here [...]
Today we celebrated the grand reopening of the historic Banook Canoe Club!! What a special day for Dartmouth. These waters, Lake Banook and the Shubenacadie Canal waterway, have shaped who we are. Paddling is part of Dartmouth’s identity. In Dartmouth, people don’t ask if you paddle. They ask where you paddle. For more than [...]
Dartmouth is beautiful. Seen along Park Avenue.
I love the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre and the wonderful events they put on! Whether it’s socials or fundraisers, it’s such a great place to catch up with folks in the community. Anne and I attended their Lobster with Love fundraiser for Meals on Wheels last night, and it was a fantastic evening. Huge [...]
We’re getting more homes built in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Today, I announced that our government has partnered with Millbrook First Nation to help build a new 68-unit apartment building with one, two, and three-bedroom rental homes through the Affordable Housing Fund. It was great spending time with Chief Gloade today at Millbrook First Nation to [...]
