Teachers in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour are so special. Huge congratulations to Dartmouth High School’s Shane MacLeod, who has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement in the 2025 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence in STEM. Shane is an innovative physics and environmental science teacher who makes STEM come alive for his students. He designs inclusive [...]

Each year on Remembrance Day, more and more people gather in the park that bears the name of Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake. What began as a small ceremony has grown into a moving community tradition, a testament to the lasting impact Craig had on everyone who knew him, and to the deep [...]

This morning, our community gathered at the Dartmouth Cenotaph, surrounded by hand-knit poppies, to honour those who served, and those who continue to serve in the name of peace, freedom and democracy. Each year, this ceremony reminds us that remembrance is not a single act. It is something we carry forward together as a [...]

The ice-cold rain and gusting wind were no match for the warm hearts of families gathered to welcome their loved ones home aboard HMCS Ville de Québec. Umbrellas turned inside out and the rain poured down, but the signs of support shone brightly—and you could feel the pure excitement from the kids, so eager [...]

The Oakwood Terrace Annual Tribute Show at Woodlawn United was a beautiful event! From the music to the moving display of hand-knit poppies—it is a special way to gather and remember those who fought for our freedom and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I was honoured to attend and present the volunteers who [...]

01-11-2025 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!