Hyperlocal news Published by the Pleasant-Woodside Neighbourhood Association • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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No Frills opens on Pleasant

By Luisa Ensslin

March 21, 2025

After 16 years without a neighbourhood supermarket, Pleasant-Woodside residents can now shop for groceries within walking distance. No Frills, the franchise-based discount chain affiliated with Loblaw Companies, opened a second Dartmouth location on Feb. 6.

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Hazelhurst Street hides baby boulangerie

By Kate Crane

March 20, 2025

Tucked into Hazelhurst Street is The Sourdough Stand. The stand, which is really a tiny, walk-in shed, houses the home-baked sourdough goods of Tina Bierbach. On its tidy shelves you’ll find items like country loaf, savoury focaccia, raspberry custard buns, pesto asiago knots, and tahini chocolate chunk cookies.

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