It's not everyday you have a federal Cabinet Minister on your lawn in Dartmouth! The federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna joined MLA Derek Mombourquette Sydney-Whitney Pier, provincial Minister of Energy and Mines to announce the expansion of the Home Energy Assessment, Green Heat and Efficient Products Installation programs for homeowners that use non-electric [...]

The “Pathways to Shipbuilding” indigenous education and apprenticeship program is something we can all be very proud of. Canadians from coast to coast to coast support the National Shipbuilding Strategy. We’re rebuilding our marine industry while supporting technological innovation and helping build our economy. So far through projects like this, more than 1,500 Indigenous individuals [...]

“The Canada Child Benefit is that little bit that helps us out each month! We are a family of two very active little boys and two very busy, and loving, parents. As a family we love to get out together, whether it be jogging through the park with the stroller, or playing down [...]

This week I commended the incredible Emme Morin for “Emme’s Epic Endeavour for Extraordinary Kids”. On August 12th she will attempt the ‘Big Swim’ across the Northumberland Straight in support of Brigadoon Village! Emme is an incredible 14-year-old from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour I couldn’t be prouder to cheer her on. You can learn more about Emme’s Epic [...]

2018 Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Canada Day BBQ - PHOTOS! The 2018 Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Canada Day Barbecue was a huge success! Over 400 folks from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour celebrated our incredible country at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm with us. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who made this event possible. We couldn't do [...]

Have you heard about the Tiny Home Lottery by LakeCity Works? They’re working with local students and volunteers to build a tiny home to auction off via their Tiny Home Lottery! It’s a great initiative, with all of the proceeds going to help LakeCity Works and their efforts to help people living with mental illness. These [...]

Last Friday our community unveiled the new Dartmouth North Outdoor Library and Playground! Check out the photos, the space is incredible. This outdoor library is one of the first in Canada! Bring your kids there and you’ll find that it’s a modern space that brings together nature, technology and best of all- our community. This [...]

Congratulations to the Dartmouth-Cole Harbour high school Class of 2018. We wish you the best of luck on your next adventure. Auburn Drive High School Cole Harbour District High School Dartmouth High School École du Carrefour Prince Andrew High School

Today I announced the NEW SolarHomes program!! The Government of Canada and the province of Nova Scotia are working together to help Nova Scotia's homeowners save money on energy bills while taking action on climate change! Part of the Low Carbon Home program, SolarHomes will help Nova Scotia’s homeowners switch to clean electricity by [...]