Police investigate possible arson in Pleasant Street fire
May 7, 2026
HRFE investigation into details of fire finds cause ‘undetermined.’
The Used-to-Be-a-Sobeys
Pleasant Street Diner reopening March 5
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.
Diner reports smoke damage from fire, ceiling damage visible in Efty Dishes
February 9, 2026
The aftermath of the Feb. 7-8 fire that tore through the former Sobeys building at 205 Pleasant Street is unfolding as the workweek begins.
Fire damages former Sobeys building on Pleasant Street
February 8, 2026
A fire that began in the late hours of Feb. 7 has damaged the former Sobeys building at 205 Pleasant Street. The damage to the building appears to be considerable, and video and photos taken by area residents show a substantial fire.
O Christmas tree, thy leaves are so unchanging
December 10, 2025
Not to mention thy unchanging tree salesman, John Van’t Hof, South Dartmouth’s supplier for 42 years
No Frills opens on Pleasant
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.