Thrilled to see Main Street Centre moving forward. Soon, this building will be home for seniors and also persons with disabilities here in Dartmouth. We delivered over $11M in funding to Affirmative Ventures to help make this happen. I can’t wait until folks call this place home.
The Woodlawn Harvest Festival was a great family event— huge thanks to the Woodlawn Residents Association ! Kids had a blast. (Our team too!!!)
The Maritime Artisans Fall Fair is on until 4pm at Cole Harbour Place!! Tons of handmade items and food vendors—really good stuff. Also stopped by St. Thomas Moore for their Fall Fair!! There’s always something great happening in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
Busy day in Woodlawn!!! Love seeing so many folks out for the Woodlawn Craft Sale at Woodlawn United Church today in Dartmouth! They have something for everyone. It’s truly fantastic. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/516586234308994/ Plus today is also the Woodlawn Harvest Festival from noon until 2pm at Iona church!!
Had a fabulous time attending the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation’s Radiothon! It was such a happy environment full of volunteers, staff and community members. Doctors and nurses were popping in and out of the atrium for a snack or to say hi. Everyone was working together to help our hospital raise funds to be [...]
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a Parks Canada ceremony, honouring Floyd H. Prosser, as a Hometown Hero. Originally from Elgin, New Brunswick, Floyd enlisted in the Canadian Army Active Service Force in 1941. He courageously served with the 1ST Canadian Armoured Brigade whose notable accomplishments led him to be honoured with the [...]
My dear friend, Marie Jones of Dartmouth has passed away. Marie was beloved in Dartmouth. Whether through her teaching or out in our community, Marie was a deeply caring person who always strived to make a difference. After adversity delayed her graduation for decades, Marie earned her Master of Arts in Education at the [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re investing more than $6 million to help seven small and medium-sized businesses scale up and modernize their operations here in DARTMOUTH! The investments will help Farnell Packaging Incorporated, Ring Rescue Incorporated, Sunrise Foods Incorporated, Sunsel Systems Manufacturing Corporation, Ace Machining Limited, HFX Steel Framing Solutions Inc., and Aurea Technologies Inc. adopt [...]
Great to catch up with local business owners at the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission’s Members Mixer at Timber Lounge Axe Throwing - Dartmouth! Loved learning how to properly throw an axe and came in 1st place. You can find the Timber Lounge at 16 Portland Street in Dartmouth.
I love Dartmouth Cole Harbour. This week, Tobey and I hit the trails and enjoyed some time in Leighton Dillman Park. I’ve always loved this place. The views, the history—everything about it. We’re lucky to have so many beautiful parks here. I don’t think I could pick a favourite.