Over the weekend I attended the Portland Estates Community Spirit Celebration and Max Thomas Memorial Tribute event. Watching the P.E.C Scouts and Max’s friends plant a tree in his honour was beautiful. I’m told that Max loved the outdoors, and loved this park space. Portland Estates has so much community spirit. And this event [...]

In Nova Scotia we are all Treaty People. On this Treaty Day we celebrate the Peace and Friendship Treaties, and the important contributions of the Mi’kmaq people. This is also the start of Mi’kmaq History Month! You can learn more here: mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

This sounds like a great event! The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum is holding their fundraiser, Farm Fest 2021 this Saturday night! The Lineup: DalKings Swing - Dance lesson at 5pm Stephanie Anderson - 6-7pm The Hightides - 7:30-8:30pm Avery Dakin - 9-10pm And I heard that the folks from North Brewing Company will be there [...]

My thoughts are with Wayne Harrett’s loved ones and everyone at 105.9 Seaside-FM. Wayne has given so much to Eastern Passage and to broadcasting. If you’ve had Wayne in your life, in any way, you’ve been lucky. Definitely one of the good ones.

What’s your favourite Chinese food restaurant in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour?!! Last night I had fantastic take out from You Like It Chinese Restaurant. It was so good! I had the C7 combo with honey garlic ribs, sweet and sour chicken, and fried rice. You can find You Like It Chinese Restaurant at 301 Main St [...]

Bonne Fête nationale de l’Acadie!!!

Totally blown away by this year’s Halifax Pride Ambassadors, GSA youth of Dartmouth’s MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning! Their speeches were so insightful and uplifting—couldn’t be more proud of them. The MacPhee Centre is a special place because of the incredible youth who take part—and the wonderful team who keep the programs up and [...]

For too long Canada’s LGBTQ2 public servants were persecuted and often fired just for being who they are. That makes flag raising ceremonies at places like the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth particularly important. We need to keep working hard to continue breaking down systemic barriers and building a society where everyone has [...]

So great to catch up with staff and clients at DASC Industries in Dartmouth. This superb social enterprise provides more than just good programs for adults with an intellectual disability, DASC helps clients achieve their true potential. It’s a wonderful place where you can feel a true sense of community too. It’s incredible and [...]