FYI: The Cole Harbour Community Fridge is having a BBQ Fundraiser today!
FYI: The Cole Harbour Community Fridge is having a BBQ Fundraiser today! 11am—2pm at Payzant’s Home Hardware — 999 Cole Harbour Rd.
Delivering investments to support local employers, industry and workers impacted by tariffs and global market shifts
May 12, 2026 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia The global market and trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a changing world, the Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger, more resilient economy. This requires coordinated action from governments to protect jobs, strengthen local [...]
Choosing Canada: domestic travel increases as U.S. travel declines
Spoiler alert: it’s here! Travel to the U.S. from Canada is down for the 14th consecutive month, and Halifax Stanfield International Airport has made the strongest gains in Canada! Passenger traffic was up 15% in March alone. Whether they’re coming from elsewhere in Canada or from overseas, travellers are flocking to Nova Scotia. Our [...]
2026 Census jobs available in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
05-05-2026 There are still 2026 Census jobs available in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Apply today! Statistics Canada is hiring right here in our community. Census information is used to plan programs and services that support employment, education, public transportation and healthcare. It helps ensure our communities receive the attention and resources they need. If you are [...]
We gathered to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic
Yesterday, we gathered for the annual Battle of the Atlantic ceremony. While it’s usually held at Commodore Park, this year’s ceremony was moved indoors to Centennial Legion Branch 160. From 1939 to 1945, the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous battle of the Second World War. Thousands of Canadians and Newfoundlanders lost [...]
Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour
01-05-2026 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!
Making the Disability Tax Credit more accessible for Canadians
From my many conversations with constituents, and with the organizations who support persons with disabilities, I know just how important the Disability Tax Credit is to individuals and their families. I’ve also heard, loud and clear, how difficult it can be to access. The paperwork, the process, and the barriers that stand in the [...]
Had a great time this weekend at the PEHRA Spring Fling
Had a great time this weekend at the PEHRA - Portland Estates & Hills Residents' Association Spring Fling at Birches Park! Events like this are what make Dartmouth—Cole Harbour so special. Neighbours coming together, kids laughing, families connecting, and volunteers putting in the work to make it all happen. Thank you to everyone who [...]
Read more about our new government’s Spring Economic Update
I've had the opportunity to dig into our new government's Spring Economic Update, and if there's one thing it makes clear, it's this: while the world is rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented and challenging, our government is focused on what we can control. That means building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy [...]
Burger Bash was a smash hit in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
Burger Bash was a smash hit in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! My Mom wanted to head to Tilted Tap for a burger, and honestly, how could I say no? It was great to catch up, and while we were there, burger after burger was flying out of the kitchen. I went with the Maplenator and it [...]