Happy Chanukah!
Happy Chanukah!! The menorah is a beautiful symbol of resilience, hope, and light. Tonight, we lit the menorah together, and its light will shine on the Dartmouth waterfront throughout Chanukah. Chag Sameach
Great to catch-up with folks at the Village On Main NS Mingle & Jingle at VETS Canada
Great to catch up with so many folks at the Village On Main NS Mingle & Jingle at VETS Canada. Huge thanks to Graziella Grbac for her tireless work supporting businesses and stakeholders across the Main Street BID as Executive Director. She’s a real champion for the area, and she’ll be missed! Happy retirement, [...]
Fisher Family Christmas Tree 2025
Fisher Family Christmas Tree 2025
We’re delivering affordable housing at Shannon Park and across Nova Scotia faster through a new federal–provincial agreement
You know it’s a good day when every order of government is at the table together to do good. Today, we announced that all orders of government are at the table to accelerate timelines and affordability at Shannon Park, alongside a new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia [...]
On December 6th, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour remembers those lost and injured due to the Halifax Explosion
On December 6, 1917, a collision in Halifax Harbour changed our communities forever. When the SS Imo struck the munitions-laden SS Mont Blanc, the explosion levelled neighbourhoods, shattered windows across the city, and took thousands of lives. And many or those who survived, lived with the scars of this horrifying time, forever. Along the [...]
Remembering the 14 women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique de Montréal
On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the memory of the 14 young women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique de Montréal.
Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour
01-12-2025 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The December 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!
The Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting at Sullivan’s Pond was incredible!
The Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting was incredible tonight. You could feel the community spirit as families bundled up and came out to enjoy the bright, colourful lights, the music, and a warm cup of hot chocolate. Neighbours were chatting, kids were laughing, and everyone was so happy to be out together. Santa even made [...]
An incredible Nova Scotian, I’m heartbroken to hear that Colleen Jones has passed away
An incredible Nova Scotian. I am heartbroken to hear the news that Colleen Jones has passed away. She was fiercely passionate about Canada, a remarkable curler, and a true champion. My heart goes out to her family, to all who loved her, and to everyone she inspired.
Canada Strong: Your Guide to Budget 2025
A Stronger Canada in an Uncertain World Canada is facing a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain global landscape — one that has brought real disruption and upheaval for people here at home. Budget 2025 responds to these challenges with a clear plan to strengthen our country from within. Over the next five years, Budget [...]