On luck and German shrapnel
November 11, 2026
One of my favourite quotes comes from playwright Jonathan Larson. “The opposite of war isn’t peace, it’s creation.” And I am evidence of that.
An Advent calendar full of seasonal events in Dartmouth
November 4, 2026
As our weather slowly gets colder, it becomes time to turn our minds towards the Christmas season. Brimming with cultural events and seasonal markets, Dartmouth has you covered.
‘Why is Pleasant Street so unpleasant?’
November 3, 2026
If you’ve walked around South Dartmouth, you may have wondered: why is Pleasant Street so unpleasant? This question resurfaced several times during the Pleasant-Woodside Neighbourhood Association (PWNA)’s Fall Forum on Oct. 28.
Rental benefits are helpful, but fail to keep pace with rising costs in Dartmouth
November 2, 2026
The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit helps thousands of people stay housed, but even as funding grows, the gap between the rent the province uses to calculate the benefit and the reality of renting in Dartmouth is widening.
No tricks, just trash: Halloween cleanup sweeps through downtown Dartmouth
October 31, 2026
Costumed volunteers hit the streets for a Halloween-themed litter cleanup, bringing neighbours together to make downtown Dartmouth a cleaner, happier place.
N.S. Pagans bringing music, witchy costumes, and 'good energy' to Dartmouth with Oct. 30 Witches Ball
October 29, 2026
Gathering of 'Unwanted Creatures' at the Sanctuary Arts Centre is about embracing the unusual, supporting a community and keeping traditions alive.
‘It’s in our spirit’: Dartmouth waterfront transformed by live art exhibitions
October 21, 2026
The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) became a canvas when the Nocturne: Art at Night festival returned with installations throughout the city Saturday. Not to be outdone, downtown Dartmouth hosted several exhibits and complemented them with a second festival of its own.
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