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Esson Road fire marks third in two months

Esson Road fire marks third in two months

By Matthew Townsend
March 30, 2026

A fire at 42 Esson Road burned on March 28, leaving at least some of the triplex residents without a home and possessions. At least one resident was taken to Dartmouth General for observation, and at least two pets were under emergency veterinary care, as well.

Pleasant Street Diner reopening March 5

Pleasant Street Diner reopening March 5

By Matthew Townsend
March 4, 2026

The Pleasant Street Diner will reopen its doors on March 5, nearly a month after a fire tore through the former Sobeys property in the complex shared by the diner and other businesses.


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Volunteers needed for annual neighbourhood clean up: This year’s clean up will be on Saturday, April 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the North Woodside Community Centre. Gloves and bags will be supplied and, in addition to some cleanup tips, we will assign teams of two or three to areas most in need of being tackled. You may even have some in mind. Refreshments provided.

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