On April 9, 1917, Canadians, fighting together as one Corps for the first time, captured and held Vimy Ridge. It was a defining moment, not only on the battlefield, but in the story of Canada itself. Nearly 3,600 Canadians lost their lives, and more than 10,000 were wounded. Today, we remember their courage, their [...]
07-04-2026 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The April 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!
If you know me, you know I always have a book on the go. And John W. Doull, Bookseller in Dartmouth is a must-visit for book lovers. It’s a labyrinth of books you know and love, and books you never knew existed. With thousands of new, used, and rare books, there’s something for everyone, [...]
Dartmouth Cove is not a dumping ground. Today, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson said no to infill for the sake of infill in Dartmouth Cove. For nearly four years, our community has spoken loudly against a proposal to infill nearly 7 acres of water in Dartmouth Cove with pyritic slate. In my ten years [...]
BIG news today for Canada and for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour Today, we announced more than $3 billion in new infrastructure and defence-related investments across Atlantic Canada. Canada has also reached NATO’s 2% defence spending target as we continue to step up in a changing and more uncertain world. This isn’t about spending for the sake [...]
Today is Purple Day Let’s raise awareness and support those living with epilepsy each and every day. More than 300,000 Canadians live with epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. Thanks to Cassidy Megan, with the support of former MP Geoff Regan, Canada officially recognizes March 26 as Purple Day. [...]
Canada is beautiful, and as you start planning your summer, we’re making it easier to explore more of it and choose Canada with the Canada Strong Pass From June 19 to September 7, 2026, you can enjoy: Free admission to Parks Canada places and national historic sites 25% off camping and roofed accommodations with [...]
After a few busy weeks away with House of Commons sittings, Brussels for NATO, and London for NSICOP, it’s been so good to spend this past week at home in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour I really appreciated having some time to meet with constituents and local stakeholders. Those conversations always mean a lot. And it was [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! After three weeks away for work, it’s so good to be home with family and friends. Nice to take some time to celebrate the day right here in Dartmouth at Nine Locks.
Huge congratulations to Dartmouth’s Shane Vieau, an incredible set decorator, and to production designer Tamara Deverell of Cape Breton on their Oscar for Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein'. Our province is full of creative, talented people, and when artists are given the space to create and share their work, the results [...]
