Made it back to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour just in time for the Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival. What a beautiful family event and such a beloved tradition here in Dartmouth. I also stopped by the U12 Regatta on Lake Banook to cheer on these incredible young paddlers. Soon, I’m flying out for NATO Parliamentary meetings that [...]
I recently stopped by LakeCity Works to catch up with Executive Director Sophie Eld and see the great products they have in stock. From beautiful handcrafted wood furniture to charcuterie boards, firestarters, and more, there's something for everyone. LakeCity Works is doing important work in our community, supporting people living with mental illness by [...]
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few events taking place in our riding of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
JUST ANNOUNCED: New submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy — Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) selected! Along the shores of Halifax Harbour, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the largest defence procurement in Canadian history—Canada's next generation of submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. Canada has selected Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier, with [...]
When I talk about how the federal government needs to keep partnering with good grassroots organizations, The North Grove is the perfect example. This incredible non-profit plays a huge role in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour as a community hub, a champion for food security, and a strong advocate for those who need it most. North Grove [...]
06-07-2026 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The July 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!
See someone wearing a green shirt like this at Canoe 2026? Say thank you! These incredible volunteers are giving their time, expertise, and kindness to make this the best event it can be. Without them, this event couldn’t happen. Thank you, volunteers!!!!!!!
Run down to Lake Banook and cheer on the incredible paddlers competing in Canoe 2026. As seen on Facebook:
Canada Day was beautiful on Lake Banook! So glad Anne and I could take some time together to cheer on the Canoe 2026 athletes, enjoy the races, and grab a hot dog at the Mic Mac AAC fundraiser BBQ. I love seeing athletes, coaches, and fans from around the world here in Dartmouth for [...]
There’s always something great happening in Downtown Dartmouth—and Canada Day is no exception! The vibe is electric. It was great catching up with so many familiar faces, meeting plenty of new ones, and enjoying everything our downtown has to offer. Couldn't pass up a burger at Somme Branch Legion. The fuel I needed to [...]
