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“A Day in the Life” with: Filmmaker and Writer Olivia Johnson

April 22, 2026 Alexis Bain

Olivia Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist from Calgary, currently based in Nova Scotia -the province where I first met her. The memory of that encounter is one of the clearest I have of meeting someone […]

Charitable Choices: Jacquelyn Miccolis of Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA)

April 21, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Jacquelyn Miccolis founded the Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA) in 2025 after years of community arts initiatives in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) revealed a persistent gap: accessible, inclusive arts programs for adults and underrepresented communities who’ve long […]

Banjo the dog needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 21, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Strum a little tune… Banjo’s ready to sing his way into your heart! Banjo here, still waiting for my big debut with my most coveted audience yet, my new family! I’ve been warming up backstage […]

Homegrown Business: Erin Ferguson of Trainyard General Store

April 20, 2026 admin

The Trainyard General Store is a vibrant, community-oriented shop located in Downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Specialising in Canadian-made giftware, the store features pottery, art prints, stationery, books, jewellery, sweets, and more. With over 200 creators […]

Recipe for Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese from Armstrong Cheese

April 19, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Armstrong Cheese gives a nutritious twist to a comfort classic with this Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese. Creamy, cheesy pasta is blended with a smooth purée of cauliflower and squash, adding extra goodness without sacrificing flavour. Baked until […]

Vivian the cat needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 18, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Sassy, Classy, and Full of Personality! Hands down, that’s our Vivian. She’s been enjoying life in a foster home, where she’s much more comfortable, as she found the shelter environment a bit stressful. Vivian is […]

Five Minutes With: Pop Musician Mayaya

April 17, 2026 Jocelyne Sobie

Mayaya is a bilingual Nova Scotian artist known for her genre-blending sound that transcends traditional musical boundaries and invites listeners into deep emotional worlds. With Haitian and Québécois roots, she infuses her music with rich […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Performing Artist Sara Coffin

April 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Sara Coffin (she/her) is an award-winning dance artist, choreographer, educator, and Co-Artistic Director of Mocean Dance, whose work weaves together interdisciplinary collaboration, improvisation, and the study of human movement to explore vulnerability, resilience, and connection […]

Charitable Choices: Tim Vassallo of LakeCity Works

April 14, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

LakeCity Works supports people living with mental illness to build on their strengths, take on responsibilities, and access work experience, education, and employment. Their goal is to empower each person to reach their full potential. […]

Chatham the dog needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 14, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Chatham could clearly benefit from a spa day with lots of pampering and TLC. At 6 years old, this resilient gentleman has already lived through more hardship than any dog should. Coming from poor conditions, […]