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echodanrtomrtohuth FREE We talk to the candidates in the linking our community upcoming municipal election. See page 6 Lessons from a pandemic by Suzanne Rent Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald W ell, it’s been a long six months! The Elizabeth McDowell, Susan Roper, Gina Rodenizer, Eva Kalades and Barb Chapman bringing last edition of the Echo we had in print the smiles at the SonLife Community Church Free School Supply Giveaway which took place on was in February. We now call those the August 30. For more on this story see page 11. “pre-COVID times.” As the saying goes, we’re now living in a “new normal,” and the Echo is Remembering Miya: a celebration of a young life part of this new era, too. by Doris Buffett-MacDonald Like newspapers elsewhere, we had to shut T he caring communi- opening and closing Miya’s family. Children Candles were lit and down production because business shutdowns ty of Dartmouth prayers were offered by were given bubble bottles flowers were passed out affected our supporters who advertise in the North came togeth- Liam O’Brien. Kayley so they could “blow kisses in Miya’s memory. paper. Advertising is our only source of rev- er for a celebration of life Dixon delivered a power- to Miya up in heaven.” Brandon finished off the enue that pays the print bill. So, the Echo for Miya Darlene Harris, ful spoken word piece. evening with closing headed online. We now have a new Facebook a 15-year-old who lost Jade and Felicity deliv- remarks. The evening group. You can find us by searching for the her life suddenly on June As guests arrived, ered friendship speeches, was poignant and beauti- North Dartmouth Echo (facebook.com/North- 9, 2020. This event was they were offered forget- and there was an open ful beyond belief. Dartmouth-Echo). Doris Buffett-MacDonald, our held at Farrell Park, with me-not flower seeds to mic for those in atten- longtime contributor and community volunteer Brandon Walker as the plant in Miya’s name, dance. Jahquoia Blake Thanks for making extraordinaire, is always sharing good news sto- emcee. Young friends and paper for writing gave a soul stirring rendi- this gift of love in Miya’s ries and photos in our Facebook group, which shared memories, and notes of remembrance tion of Lay Me Down. memory go out to Derico has helped keep people in the loop on the and condolences to Miya’s obituary was read Symonds, Donna good news still happening, even in a pandemic. by Braden. Matthew Nelligan, Pastor Adam Bonn delivered a very Greenly of the Well The Echo, though, is still a print publication. touching and personal Church, Adam Huffman Our little newspaper gets a lot of news into the harm reduction talk. and the entire Youth hands of people in the community who still love DeRico Symonds couldn’t Advocate Team Program, having a newspaper in hand. be with us but offered Allison Bolten, Robyn helpful tips on caring for Churney, Katelyn Over the last several months, COVID-19 has one another and not try- McLeod, Natasha Dalton, exposed many challenges in our communities: ing to hide from the sea- Jenn Sheppard, Amy the lack of affordable housing, low wages, pre- son of grief.  Ernst, Kristen Berglund, carious work, food insecurity, and issues around Katie Black, Councillor childcare. These challenges aren’t new, but I hope we’re facing them differently and learning cont. page 3... about better ways to address these issues. September-October 2020 The community of North Dartmouth stepped up to the plate during the last several months. cont. page 2... Volume 17, Issue 2

north dartmouth echo 2 september-october 2020 Lessons from a pandemic anxiety that already Family exists around head- programming ...cont. from p.1 ing back to class. On at the North the first day of school, Grove engages Photo: Susan Leblanc parents I know shared kids in all photos of their kids kinds of fun heading out the door. and healthy But this year, the kids activities. were donning masks. Check them out at the- But the first weeks northgrove.ca seem to be going well. Residents shared mes- And last week, kids My 17-year-old daugh- sages of hope and all over the HRM went ter complained only kindness in their win- back to school. This how she couldn’t sleep dows and community year, though, there in anymore. Maybe organizations rallied was more anxiety we’re back to normal their staff and adapted about those first days more than we think. new ways to serve. back. Parents and If we ever needed an teachers had to take COVID-19 will be example of how com- extra precautions to with us a little while munities can work protect themselves longer, and we may together, this was it. and, of course, our get that second wave kids. That added to the we’ve been hearing about since that first one hit in the spring. But maybe the good lessons we learned in the last while may stick around much longer. North Grove welcomes new Board Chair N orth Grove is pleased to welcome As the organization a rebranding process to Cathy Chenhall as welcomes Cathy with find a new name for the the new chair of the North open arms, it sends the shared home. Grove Board of Directors. most heartfelt thanks to outgoing chair Anne North Grove is grateful Cathy has a back- Cogdon. for all of Anne’s hard ground in public health work and good humour nutrition policy and Anne led the board and is so happy she will research and North Grove during the recruitment of a continue to sit on the is thrilled to have her step new executive director, a board as past chair. into this new roll. capital campaign to bring the two sites together, and (Right) Incoming Photos: the North Grove North Grove Board Photos: the North Grove of Directors Chair Cathy Chenhall, working hard at a North Grove gardening party. (Far right) Outgoing North Grove Chair Anne Cogdon at our Blue Nose run.

september-october 2020 3 north dartmouth echo The North Dartmouth Echo is published 5 or 6 Remembering Miya Photos: Doris Buffett-MacDonald times a year by The Dartmouth North Community Newspaper Society. This community newspaper by Kayley Dixon The soft glow of candles and is dedicated to celebrating many good news memories of Miya.  stories and activities that take place in the com- She was so young munity, as well as keeping the residents informed So much love to give of activities and issues that impact on our com- So many songs to be sung munity. The last words she said to me Editor: Contributing Writers: Replay in my head Remembering Miya Suzanne Rent Doris Buffett- All the things I had up in MacDonald there ...cont. from p.1 Ad Sales: Tyler Colbourne Why couldn’t they have Sylvia Anthony Sandi Weagle been said Tony Mancini, MLA Susan We thank Councillor gathering to show love for Rowena Hardy When I heard the news Leblanc, Tyrell Johnson, Tony Mancini for the glori- Miya’s family and friends Graphic Design: Kayley Dixon I went blank Brayden Doucet, Liam ous improvements seen will be treasured gently in Newsworthy Paddy Muir To my knees O’Brien, Matthew Bonn, throughout Farrell Park, the hearts and minds of Communications I sank Jade Goodwin, Felicity which he undertook over those whose lives she I cried Bungay, Brandon Walker, the past several years with touched in her very short Printing: And I pleaded Kayley Dixon, and espe- the cooperation of Nova and beautiful time on Advocate Printing God why are our cially all the friends, fami- Scotia Power. Such a earth. & Publishing communities bleeding? ly, and community mem- venue was a perfect place God why are our youth bers who helped shape to host the celebration of feeding into this? this event. life for Miya. This joyous God why does it feel like I Inquiries, suggestions and story ideas: can’t do nothing about this? God why am I getting used (902) 461-0149 to this? [email protected] God you say you got a reason for this Look for the Echo on the following websites: But God why did you take www.dartmouthfamilycentre.ca her www.farrellhall.ca When she was our reason www.stairsmemorial.ca to live www.publicgoodsociety.ca Her hug still remains with me www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/central-zone Man this pain is now ingrained in me Letters to the Editor: How do I take care of her family Letters should not exceed 200 words and must How do I take care of my include the writer’s full name and phone number. community Letters are subject to editing and are printed at They say it takes a village to the discretion of the publisher. Letters will not be raise a child returned. Write to: But don’t tell them how to [email protected] raise a child in a system that or North Dartmouth Echo is too far gone c/o The Editor And they never tell you what #3–644 Portland Street, Suite 316 the village does if the child’s Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 2M3 gone They don’t tell you how to Notice: The publisher assumes no responsibility talk for the contents of any advertisement or edito- With numbness in your lips rial materials. Any warranties or representations They don’t tell you how to made by any printed material contained herein live are those of the advertisers or writers and not When your life is those of the publisher. The publisher reserves completely flipped the right to refuse, edit or cancel any advertising They don’t tell you how to or editorial submission at any time and for any heal reason. Materials can be reprinted only with the When you are not equipped expressed permission of the publisher. They don’t tell you how to breathe When your lungs are being Spoken word artist Kayley Dixon delivered a heartfelt and moving tribute to gripped her friend Miya. And they don’t tell you how to grieve When your heart is being ripped All I know Is that God you blessed us with a gift And you did take her back too soon But I know we’ll meet again one day So for now I will smile When I look up at the moon

north dartmouth echo 4 september-october 2020 KEEPING IN TOUCH Susan Leblanc, MLA DARTMOUTH NORTH Our strength and resilience will see us through T he last six months The North Grove was was able to coordinate to see hopeful and loving Zoom socials helping residents have been a real able to pivot quickly, with Square Roots to messages in the windows to connect during COVID-19 challenge for people offering food boxes and offer free bundles of pro- of homes in the area. in Dartmouth North, meals for pick up and duce to community Many children had happy contributed by Matt Spurway throughout Nova Scotia, some programming over members. birthdays seeing their I n March, when the and beyond. The the telephone. The neighbours decorate their State of Emergency each social with a partici- COVID-19 pandemic has efforts at the North When a small out- windows in their honour, was called asking peo- pant sharing an uplifting shone a light on many Grove were supported by break of COVID-19 in lieu of visits and video they found. serious things, like lack of Dartmouth North resi- cases happened in parties. affordable housing, inad- dents Chef Renée Dartmouth North, the ple to stay home, one of Besides the connec- equate wages, food inse- Lavallée and Doug community mobilized to All of these efforts curity, and the inability to Townsend, owners of the set up a testing site at made dealing with a the first steps for Between tions and the laughter, the connect with people Canteen in downtown the Community Centre, scary and unsettling situ- through technology. Over Dartmouth, who helped spreading the word that ation easier. We still have the Bridges (BtB) was to best part of this initiative the last several months prepare hundreds of deli- they could get a COVID a way to go until we see though, I have been cious take home meals. test easily and quickly. the end of COVID-19, find new ways to build and may be learning technolo- amazed and inspired by Lake City Works also Thank goodness there but the strength and resil- the people who live and went above and beyond were not a lot of new ience of the people in strengthen community and gy together as we ALL get work in this community, for the folks they sup- cases and so the site Dartmouth North will see who have come together port, making sure they didn’t remain open for us through. We live in a relationships that would more comfortable and quickly and effectively to had food and activities to long. truly inspiring and amaz- serve those hardest hit by keep them engaged. In ing community. support community mem- confident working and the pandemic. June and July, my office Isolation was a hard thing for many people bers in this socially isolat- socializing with each other When the province and so I was heartened began shutting down in ing situation. in a virtual setting. March, the Dartmouth North community mobi- What came together is Here are some samples lized very quickly. Through the leadership what we call “Between the of participant feedback: of Bette and Matt at Photo: contributed by Tony ManciniBetween the Bridges Bridges Zoom Socials,’’ “It was a real lifeline Photo: contributed by Susan Leblanc(BtB), a number ofwhich bring resident mem-when I needed it.” groups began meeting bers of our network online to discuss how to together online to play “It is great to see faces I support folks who might custom-made versions of can’t see in person right need extra help or simply games such as Jeopardy, now.” to connect with others. BtB organized communi- Wheel of Fortune, and “Having fun getting to ty hangouts on Zoom, and started an effort to Name that Tune. No know new people, I love find people who had no access to the internet in experience needed! to play games and I am their homes, and get them connected. Initially, Zoom Socials learning!” were held twice a week, and as things began to If you think you might open up the sessions like to participate in a BtB moved to once a week, Zoom Social, or to learn currently Tuesdays at 2 more about Between the pm. Five or six people Bridges, contact: typically participate, with a Matt Spurway lot of laughs, learning, and Community Coordinator getting to know each 902-488-7446, matt@ other. We like to wrap up betweenthebridges.ca. Community volunteer Shannon distributing produce bundles on behalf of Election workers needed for MLA Susan Leblanc and Square Root. municipal and CSAP elections The new basketball court off Farrell Street is getting a lot of play during these warm days! HRM is currently seeking workers to assist with the upcoming municipal and Conseil scholaire acadien provincial (CSAP) elec- tions. There are a variety of paid positions available for interested residents ages 16 years and older. These roles cover a wide range of experience and skill levels. Election workers are paid for their time during the advance polls (October 8 and 12), on Election Day (October 17) as well as other dates as required. Mandatory paid training is also provided. Workers are not required to be eligible to vote in the election but must be eligible to work in Canada. Residents are encouraged to visit halifax.ca/election to learn full details about available positions, election pay and more. Those interested can also contact the Voter Help Line at 902.490.VOTE (8683) or 1-844-301-VOTE (8683) to learn more.

september-october 2020 5 north dartmouth echo Eighteen years to get a degree, On a musical note: and learning along the way Cecil MacDougall by Sandi Weagle by Tyler Colbourne lenges of living and work- Dartmouth Learning Photo: YouTube ing at sea. Turns out it Network, where I got to I would like to extend L ater this month I will helps to be a sea captain if be surrounded by people heartfelt condolences song and that is the He toured Canada, turn 36 years old and you don’t get seasick. who were committed to to those who have most beautiful, proud the United States and after 18 years of try- learning new skills and lost loved ones during moment for an aspiring Europe for 25 years. He ing, I am finally graduating I took one more stab at expanding their knowledge this pandemic. musician. has been writing songs from university with a a university education every single day. I wasn’t since the age of 12 and bachelor’s degree. thinking maybe I could fin- officially a learner at Circumstances have Cecil carries the has a two-disc compila- ish a business degree. Dartmouth Learning certainly changed the musical talent for his tion of 27 songs he I first tried my hand at Turns out, I don’t make a Network, but working way we communicate family and this is appar- wrote. When he was 14, higher education in 2002 great capitalist either. there gave me the oppor- and the way we socialize, ent if you have had the he obtained special per- at the age of 17 when I tunity to learn more than I evolving to largely a vir- pleasure of hearing him mission to perform in was fresh out of high For many years I ever thought I could. It tual community. play. Like many, he lists lounges as a band mem- school. I dropped out after assumed the reason I taught me to believe I his mom as his biggest ber. He developed a trib- four painful semesters of couldn’t finish a degree could keep trying to do We, as Nova fan. ute to Merle Haggard poor grades and lots of was because I didn’t have something that felt impor- Scotians, overcame the show where Merle’s life unintended learnings relat- the discipline, the tenacity, tant to me, even if it felt new barriers like champi- Cecil played his first is depicted through songs ed to flavoured vodka and or drive to make it hap- out of reach. The organi- ons. We began having gig at the age of 12 at a and conversations. He student loans. Following pen. As I got older, it zation, the staff, the learn- family Zoom meetings, New Year’s Eve party in sold out six of those those two years of univer- seemed more and more ers, and the community of Facetime chats and we 1966. With those first shows. sity, I worked and lived for out of reach as personal people connected to the created more than one chords under his belt, he a bit, then I followed my challenges with harmful work in Dartmouth North music outlet. I have became a self-taught gui- Music has supported head and my heart to substance use and undiag- showed me that it was viewed some pretty spec- tar player. Watching oth- Cecil through life’s ups Newfoundland thinking I nosed mental health issues always possible to start tacular musical conglom- ers play and asking ques- and downs. could be a great poet or took their toll on my body, again. erations where groups of tions gave him a great become whatever a degree mind, and spirit. musicians each recorded talent for playing. A “Three marriages – I in political science allows For anyone who feels their own piece of a strong singing voice hate to love and love to you to be. When that After becoming sober they are too old, or that song and when all indi- combined with playing hate....my guitar,” he didn’t work out, I found from hard drugs and alco- their dream is out of vidual pieces were guitar has led him down says. myself back in Nova Scotia hol, I felt like I could try reach, I hope you can find assembled, it was a very successful path of at NSCC where I enrolled one more time. I applied yourself in the same posi- brilliant. entertaining others. As a musician on the in a tourism management to school with a lot of bag- tion I was privileged to road, it is hard on those program. gage, assuming I would be find myself in. A position That universal lan- Cecil has been a you leave at home. doomed to repeat the where you have the sup- guage of emotion could member of many bands, I graduated with a same patterns I had port from friends, family, not be ignored. Have including Short of Cash, Cecil is a delightful diploma in 2008, primari- believed were personal and community to re-envi- you experienced the Standard Pitch, Moody person to get to know, a ly due to the amazing sup- failures. Now, I have com- sion who you thought you delight of viewing folks Blue, Dynasty, South talented musician, and a port of the incredible pleted a Bachelor of Social could be. If you are some- putting themselves out Wind, Canadian Outlaw good friend. He has a teachers and staff at Work degree from one who can offer that there in the Ultimate Band, Legends of Facebook page you NSCC’s Akerley Campus, Dalhousie University, and support, please do, as Kitchen Party on Country Music, and cur- should connect with and yet I still felt like I needed it honestly feels like a mir- there are too many barri- Facebook? Musicians, rently, Back in The Day. a great Merle Haggard to go back to university. acle to have reached this ers to accessing education. groups, and everyday They are a dance band show that you should see point. folks who never sang playing every genre from if the opportunity arises. A couple of years later It might have taken me before sat in front of a the 1940s to modern I headed back to That miracle is really 18 years to become an video camera and sang day. Where would we be Newfoundland with just a series of events that adult, but it took me their heart and soul for without the music in our dreams of becoming a sea gave me the space and another 18 years to figure those who had been dis- “East Coast music lives? captain. It took just two freedom to return to out how to be the person I tanced from their need has a special something, semesters of studying nau- school. In the fall of 2016, always hoped I could one for music. I even wrote a a heart and soul that you tical science to convince while living in my mother’s day be. song! I am proud to be don’t hear anywhere me that perhaps my basement (where I still live Nova Scotian and to else,” Cecil says. dreams of sailing the seas gratefully and happily have been part of keep- were overly romantic and today), I started a job with ing the music going. didn’t reflect the true chal- Meet Cecil MacDougall It is my great pleasure to introduce you to Cecil MacDougall. I have been excited about this issue’s article, waiting patiently for you all to meet him. Cecil began his musi- cal journey at the age of six, when his brother gifted him a guitar and showed him his first three chords. If you play guitar, you know those first three chords give you the ability to play a

north dartmouth echo 6 september-october 2020 Dartmouth Votes HRM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS OCTOBER 17, 2020 We asked candidates running for municipal election in Districts 5, 6 and for mayor to tell our readers a little bit about themselves, what they love about Dartmouth and what they see as the biggest issues. Here is what they told us (unfortunately, not every candidate was able to respond by press time). Sam Austin, District 5 rents have been rising citizen of the best country to maintain our identity. shift, and peacekeeping. ed on the north side of much faster than incomes. in the world, Canada. My You can count on me to The job was changing, but Albro Lake Road. Tell us about yourself It’s putting the squeeze on goal is to build and main- keep Dartmouth in the I loved every minute of it many people. HRM tain a community that forefront and with your because I like people. What are the most pressing I grew up on the Eastern doesn’t build affordable everyone can be proud of. support I want to help issues in your district? Shore. I’m an urban plan- housing and we don’t have bring Dartmouth into the Why do you want to be a ner. I live on Tulip Street jurisdiction over rents, but Why are you running spotlight! councillor for District 5? Downtown Dartmouth has with my wife and my two we do control planning. I for council? to be brought up to stan- daughters. I don’t have want to see the launch of Mitch McIntyre, I love Dartmouth and I dards. I want to work with much free time, but the HRM’s new housing fund As councillor, I will work District 5 want to see our heritage the merchants who are time I have that’s not (funded by a tax on large hard to fight for affordable remain. I feel we have lost suffering with the COVID- work or family, I love to development) so that we housing, community orga- Tell us about yourself track of what is important 19 blues like other areas. I spend in my garden or on provide meaningful assis- nizations, and business in this city and I want to would like to close part of my bike. Love riding out tance to non-profits who development. I will be the I was brought up in North help get it back. I want to Portland Street for pedes- through Shubie Park on build and operate housing. voice for the people and Dartmouth with my mili- speak to the residents and trian traffic only so the the trail network. It won’t fix the problem the community. My expe- tary family. Shannon Park not tell them to call 311. bars and restaurants can (need provincial action), rience running a successful and Wallis Heights was the A councillor’s job is to move out on the street to Why are you running but it will help. renovation/construction place to live back in the answer the call and to make it better for people for council? company for over a day. I always had dreams consult with the people to meet and enjoy an out- What other issues are important decade will prove to be to be a police officer and that live in the area that ing. Traffic concerns about I was first elected in 2016. to you in the HRM? valuable in helping our got this opportunity when they were elected. speeders and loud muf- I ran for office because community grow and I was hired in 1980 by the flers, I could go on. The municipal issues are near Climate change is a crisis prosper. Dartmouth City Police and What do you love about lakes in the City of Lakes, and dear to me and City that requires urgent action. then Halifax Regional North Dartmouth? shame this hasn’t been Hall is where I could make I want to see HRM take What do you think are the most Municipality. I served 34 addressed in the last four a difference. It’s where my serious action to imple- pressing issues in Dartmouth years answering the call to I love all of Dartmouth not years. To work with new heart is. It’s been very ful- ment the recently adopted North? the citizens of Dartmouth. just the north end, but I development that works filling to be part of making Climate Change plan. We I was fortunate to work in feel in some way the north for Dartmouth. our community a better need to continue to Food security: would like several different offices, end has been forgotten. I place over the last four rework our streets and to have community green- including traffic, drugs, want to work closely with years and I’m hoping to transit system to make two house and allow more veg- the councillor who is elect- continue the work in a feet, two wheels, the bus, etable gardens between second term. and ferry more attractive sidewalk and street to take options. Finish the Sawmill advantage of space and What do you love about River daylighting project. grow food. Homelessness: North Dartmouth? Take action to address to provide housing or deteriorating water quality accommodation and a The strong sense of place. in our lakes. secure and safe to sleep Dartmouth North is a not on the street. complete community with Ibrahim Manna, parks, shops, transit, and District 5 What other issues are important more with a lot of great to you in the HRM? people working to make it Tell us about yourself even better. Council needs someone Dartmouth has been an who understands what it What do you think are the integral part of my life for takes to get things done. most pressing issues in North the past 25 years. I have Someone who can work Dartmouth? lived, studied, worked, and with a budget and can raised a family here. I am overcome challenges and Affordable housing. With bilingual and proud to be a obstacles. Someone who is the very low vacancy rate, already involved with the community and under- stands what it takes to get things done. Always be mindful that I am there to serve the people who elected me, to listen, to consult, to keep you involved. At the same time, I will be my own person, a leader not a follower. As proud Dartmouthians, we want

september-october 2020 7 north dartmouth echo Tony Mancini, management programs. spirit of care and support What do you think are the that provide nutritious to attract business and fos- District 6 for each other. I have been most pressing issues in North meals to children through ter the innovation that will Why are you running able to witness this first Dartmouth? the schools and the library. create new businesses. It’s Tell us about yourself for council? hand on many occasions I was able to secure important that our pan- throughout my term on The challenges in $80,000 for The North demic recovery plan I am a first generation I have a tremendous sense Council. The fire on Dartmouth North are Grove One Roof include measures to Canadian, born in Cape of pride for my community Primrose Street resulting interconnected. Access to Campaign and enlisted the improve support for those Breton. Both of my par- and have been active in in a tragic death saw com- safe, affordable housing is support of local business- people who were left ents grew up in Italy and several community organi- munity members band related to issues of access man Danny Chedrawe, behind, and who suffered came to Canada after zations throughout my 25 together to help each to mental health support, who matched the HRM most. That means things World War II to create a years of living in other in their time of addiction services, food funds. like increased affordable better life and raise a fami- Dartmouth. I entered need. The Mosque in security and services with- housing, food security, and ly. After growing up in municipal politics in 2016 Dartmouth North opened in the community that Mike Savage, an acceleration of our anti- Cape Breton, I moved to taking my passion for the its doors to house and provide quality of life such candidate for mayor poverty work must be pri- HRM and have spent the community to a new level feed those that were evac- as adequate recreational orities. And I believe we past 25 years living and and working hard to uated. Volunteers and facilities to support healthy Tell us about yourself need to continue to raising a family in improve the quality of life community members active living. Many of address the issues that Dartmouth. Before being for the residents of District quickly assembled to cre- these challenges are com- I grew up in Dartmouth, have created historic ineq- elected to Council in 2016 6. I have chosen to run in ate space in the communi- plex and require collabora- and my wife Darlene and I uities in our community. I was a senior partner with this election because ty centre for all those dis- tion from all levels of gov- have been proud to raise No one should suffer Priority Management – although I feel I have placed by the fire. The ernment as well as com- our two children there. I social or economic dis- Atlantica for 30 years. accomplished much in the North Grove (formally the munity organizations. In believe that HRM is the crimination because of Our company focused on past four years, there is Dartmouth North the past I have advocated best place in Canada to their race, gender, religion, training and consulting on more work to be done. I Community Food and strongly for services and live. My family always or sexual orientation. I feel productivity and workload would like to build on the Family Centre) sees dedi- facilities in Dartmouth placed a high value on deeply about all of these previous accomplishments cated volunteers come North. public service, and I’ve challenges, and I want to and continue the work together weekly to continued that tradition work with the new Council that I have started in areas improve access to healthy Affordable housing is the through my work as to address them as we such as building safe, meals for residents in the mandate of the Province, mayor, MP, and as a com- navigate our way to a healthy, active community. The Take however HRM does have munity volunteer. post-pandemic society. communities. Action Society continues a role. We need to contin- to guide and support ue to advocate for rent Why do you want to be mayor? What do you love about What do you love about youth. These are just a control and Inclusionary North Dartmouth? North Dartmouth? few examples that demon- Zoning, which will give I think being mayor is the strate the heart of HRM the authority to most rewarding job I have The spirit of community Dartmouth North is a Dartmouth North. force developments to had. I enjoy meeting so and the determination of wonderful, young, diverse include affordable housing. many people every day the people who live there community with a strong and seeing progress in the to make North Dartmouth HRM needs to ensure that city. Over the past eight so special. I love the pride youth have access to safe years, Halifax Council has and support that members spaces within the commu- become much more effec- of the community show nity. One of the first proj- tive in providing the lead- for each other. ects I brought to ership required to achieve Dartmouth North was the remarkable growth we What do you think are the Canada’s first outdoor were experiencing just most pressing issues in North library. This was a $1 mil- before the pandemic hit. Dartmouth? lion project and the funds We’ve had years of record came from the TD Bank, population growth, driven Poverty, lack of affordable the Federal Government by immigration and migra- housing, food security and and HRM. I also brought tion from other parts of lake water quality are on Nova Scotia Power and the country. There is a among the issues in North together we cleaned up vibrancy in the municipali- Dartmouth that require Farrell Park making it a ty, as more young people immediate attention and safer public space with a with new ideas choose to action. All of these issues lit pathway. This summer stay or move here to have been priorities of we replaced the old bas- work, start a business, and mine since I became ketball court with a new raise families. I want to mayor, and my platform in regulation size court and continue the work to grow this election includes next year a community our economy and increase actions that I hope will garden will be added. We efforts to ensure the bene- bring both immediate and need to continue to pro- fits of economic activity long-term improvement. I mote community policing help more people. I am proud to have played a and increase the believe the fundamentals role in the North Neighbourhood Watch are strong and despite Dartmouth Food Centre programs. COVID we can continue (now The North Grove), to support the creation of the When it comes to food North Dartmouth Public security, we need to con- Library playground and to tinue to encourage urban spend time with the Boys agriculture like the farm at and Girls Club. The North Grove and community gardens like at What other issues are Harbour View School, important to you? soon to be at Farrell Park. I will continue to make In North Dartmouth and sure HRM supports stu- throughout HRM, people dent nutrition programs cont. page 12...

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september-october 2020 9 north dartmouth echo Spirit of the Community Making the final cuts at Giving comfort in a time of need Camillo’s Barbershop by Rowena Hardy by Doris Buffett-MacDonald helps youth because of the pandemic. develop life After receiving commit- Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald T his has been a skills by giv- Photos: Rowena Hardyhorrific year in Novaing back to ments from the volun- Scotia.  their com- teers, Cheyenne sub- Cheyenne Hardy, who munities. scribed to Zoom so she has been running Project They could have a community Comfort for the last four responded, meeting, and then invited years, wanted to organize saying they all the wonderful families an event where the com- could give to join in online.  munity could come togeth- her funding er to make blankets in for an event Taking IT Global memory of some of those if she fol- donated enough money to we have lost during these lowed new make 10 beautiful Nova difficult times. pandemic Scotia tartan memory rules. blankets. Unfortunately, she had no funding left to pay for So she Cheyenne has since materials needed to make set about contacted people who these blankets. She making a can, or have, helped her reached out to Taking IT plan. She present these blankets to Global, and asked if their had a con- the families who have suf- Rising Youth program nection at fered a great loss. She could help. Rising Youth is Atlantic Fabric to get says the families that she an amazing program that materials and scissors, has already visited had measuring tapes and any- tears in their eyes but also thing else that was need- smiles of gratitude on their ed, right away. Next, faces for the community. when she had purchased all the supplies, she “Their reactions serve planned on packing up as a reminder to us all kits to deliver to the door- why a community must steps of volunteers who come together in times of were willing to help make tragedy,” Cheyenne says. these comfort blankets. “We must always try to Volunteers came from give hope to those we all over Dartmouth, rang- may not even know per- ing in ages from seven to sonally, but need that 60 years, and even includ- comfort in knowing they ed some international stu- are not alone and their dents in our community loved ones will never be who could not yet fly back forgotten.” home to their country Rowena Hardy is the proud mom of Cheyenne, pictured above. C amillo Di Quinzio our hands full raising our shop. Now they get to their home. While he may and his wife Anna family and looking after enjoy more time with fam- no longer be furniture left Italy and arrived the business.” ily. Their daughter, son-in- making on a grand scale, in Canada to be greeted law and three grandchil- Camillo loves to make by a blinding snowstorm. In February 2014 they dren, ages 18, 13 and 4, something special for the Camillo remembers that set up shop in a new loca- happily live just down the grandchildren. date very well: December tion on Victoria Road, in street. They love to barbe- 23, 1973. What a the Access Nova Scotia cue for their friends and Life is good: family, welcome! building. The new spot family. Their garden is friends, a beautiful home, proved to be just perfect, lush and well tended, with a lovely garden. Camillo In 1976, upon the with the right number of grapes hanging down in and the lovely Anna know completion of barbering customers to keep busy, beautiful clusters above they are blessed in every school, they happily but nothing like the work- their back patio table. If way. They will be celebrat- opened up their new busi- load they had been experi- there was not a travel ban ing their wedding anniver- ness, Camillo’s encing at Primrose Plaza. in place, September would sary on December 8, Barbershop, at Primrose have found them jetting of 2020. We wish them Plaza in Dartmouth. “We were very happy,” to their beloved Italy. But many more years of hap- Anna says. nevertheless, they are piness and want to thank “People told me it was content. them for their family’s a bad area, but all the When COVID struck in contribution to this time I worked at Primrose the early part of this year Camillo is a truly gifted community. Plaza, I never had one they could no longer con- furniture maker and exam- problem,” Camillo says. tinue on with the business. ples of his craftsmanship “Those years at Primrose By the end of April, both can be seen throughout Plaza were busy. We had Anna and Camillo retired from their beloved barber-

north dartmouth echo 10 september-october 2020 SENIORS’ CORNER is supported by Darren Fisher MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour 902-462-6453 Photo: contributed A lovely surprise during a difficult time by Paddy Muir The timing was per- full medical checkup and any adventure. These days M aryAnn Walsh had fect. In Sydney, Teddy’s any serious health issues they’re often out on the always seen herself human companion had addressed before perma- trails for a four or five-kilo- as a “big-dog per- recently died and left him nent rehoming. metre walk. Teddy loves son”. That’s not surpris- needing a home. White, car trips and paddling in ing. The four-legged com- fluffy and 13 years old, A groomer replaced the ocean, and he gets panions who shared her Teddy was certainly not a Teddy’s tangles with a along well with other family’s home over the big dog. He might be a close-cut summer hairdo. dogs. “It’s been nice to years had been larger Yorkshire Terrier cross. Or And all those rotten teeth reconnect with the dog breeds such as labs and maybe those big ears sug- that had been causing community I used to know border collies. But some- gest a Pomeranian ances- considerable pain were but lost touch with when thing like a Covid-19 tor. None of this mattered surgically removed over my former dog died,” says experience can change a to MaryAnn: “He was a several appointments. MaryAnn. person’s mind about many sweetheart from day one,” Teddy’s picky eating disap- things. she says.  peared almost immediate- MaryAnn was con- ly, and he now has a cerned in the early days With her teaching Teddy arrived ready to champion’s appetite. about how Teddy might career now 12 years in move in, with his own behave when left alone. the rear-view mirror and leash and harness, a bed He may be small and a She didn’t want her condo living alone, MaryAnn was and food. In Sydney he senior but Teddy is a great neighbours annoyed by a enjoying a fulfilling and had gone without groom- fellow for the outdoors, barking dog. Teddy, like busy retirement. She had ing for a while and his which suits MaryAnn to a most terriers, takes a keen plenty of friends and satis- teeth had been badly T. She tested his endur- interest in what’s happen- fying activities. She was neglected, but ElderDog ance and enthusiasm care- ing in the outside world, certainly not lonely. But makes sure every animal fully at the beginning with and sometimes expresses during the quiet months of coming into its care gets a short walks, but quickly the lockdown she started discovered he’s game for cont. page 12... remembering the special MaryAnn was matched with senior dog Teddy companionship of sharing through her work with ElderDog Canada. The two her home with a dog. She are having great adventures, and they both have a knew, however, that she new best friend! didn’t want the challenge of raising a puppy at this Real Men Pray is a fitting t-shirt slogan for stage in her life. long-time Dartmouth North resident Gordon Jewers, who will celebrate his 80th birthday Then a spark grew into September 26. Gordon has been a dedicated an idea. For the past two parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church for many years MaryAnn has been a years. Best wishes for another happy and volunteer with the Halifax healthy year! Pawd (chapter) of ElderDog Canada, a not- for-profit organization that supports older people who need some practical help caring for their dogs. A few times a week MaryAnn takes Katie, a small dog who lives in a neighbouring building, for walks, something Katie’s human companion can no longer do herself. MaryAnn called ElderDog’s volunteer coor- dinator and offered to fos- ter a dog who might be in need of a temporary home. Fostering and find- ing suitable permanent homes for older dogs who have lost a human companion and are left without a caregiver, is another part of ElderDog’s purpose.

september-october 2020 11 north dartmouth echo Spotlight is supported by on Youth Susan Leblanc MLA Dartmouth North 902-463-6670 [email protected] SonLife Community Church Annual School Supply Giveaway Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald by Doris Buffett-MacDonald Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald T his year, due to COVID, we were not A big shoutout of thanks to those sweet people able to resume in MLA Susan Leblanc’s office for their donation church services until mid of School Supplies for the SonLife Community July, putting in place such Church School Supply Giveaway on August 30. measures as masks, sani- Lydia Sawatzky and younger sister Becky get in a little board practice tizers and social plies donated by Barb the kids had lots of fun before the big day! distancing. Dennis. (Those zippered and plenty of bottled binders were a real neces- water. John Martin Junior High would like to At the end of July the sity for the junior high thank the community for a fantastic start question of whether to go kids.) Thank you once Eighty-Five backpacks to the school year! ahead with our 3rd Annual again, Sylvia and Barb. were distributed that day School Supply Giveaway and 20 plus more in the came up at one of our We also received a days leading up to school’s Tuesday evening small much appreciated dona- opening day. group bible studies. Should tion of supplies from we, or should we not? Suzanne McIsaac Dorn. A debt of gratitude is Why yes, of course! With We couldn’t have pulled owed to Carla Foxe and less than a month, it this off without daughter the amazing staff at would have to be all God Bethany Buffett, Fred and Dartmouth North Public and lots of helpers. That is Darlene Paris, Barb Library who donated in exactly what took place. Chapman, and sister June excess of 135 children’s who made several trips masks for all the kiddos A ginormous shout out picking up much needed starting this new but abso- of thanks to Charles supplies and donations for lutely different school year. Moore, sales manager of the kiddos. Staples at Dartmouth This event could not Crossing, his assistant Everything went have happened this year Denise and store associate smooth as butter, because without the hands on par- Matt, who provided 70 God was at the helm pull- ticipation of Pastor Chuck free-of-charge high-end ing for the children of this Kelades, his wife Eva backpacks, lunch bags and Dartmouth North Kelades, Vinnie Hayward, pencil cases, and so much Community. Elizabeth McDowell, Barb more. This event would Chapman, Sue Roper, not have been possible The big day arrived on Eugenia and Jada without their generosity. Sunday, August 30 with Hayward-Stright, Tracy sunny skies. Outside, peo- Zwicker, Chelsea Thanks are extended to ple lined up, respecting Sawatzky, and Gina District 6 Councillor Tony social distancing and oblig- Rodenizer. Mancini for financially atory masks. underwriting this project. We extend our heartfelt The office of MLA Susan The Pastor’s wife Eva hopes and prayers to the Leblanc provided a dona- has her professional clown children from this commu- tion bin in her office. The license. (Her day job is a nity and beyond for a safe, response was so great it clinical psychotherapist.) happy and successful had to be emptied twice! With the skills to ham it learning experience this We are appreciative of the up with the kids and pro- year with our hopes that quality items provided to duce 25 animal species of we have made that return us by store manager Jill of balloons she was in high just a bit brighter. Value Village, Woodside. demand. Elizabeth Thank you Tom McNeil of McDowell was a helper Sobeys on Wyse Road clown and made certain whose gift card donation made this event so refreshing. The generosity of SonLife Community Church and its members is always a sure thing and this year was no excep- tion. Sylvia Anthony made several trips in with sup-

north dartmouth echo 12 september-october 2020 A lovely surprise during a Dartmouth Votes to be challenging, going to My heart and soul are difficult time need some creative thinking committed to this! ...cont. from p.7 to get us through it. ...cont. from p.10 What do you love about North are coming from around affordable housing and Matt Whitman, Dartmouth? his opinion. By lowering out to not be as important the world and living along- transit and community. I am candidate for mayor the blinds before she goes as she’d thought and side people whose families using my platform to get The people are warm, out, MaryAnn can enjoy weren’t resumed. She also have been here for gener- out the vote! Tell us about yourself generous, resilient, and an her morning tennis game discovered she really ations. We must see new example to all of HRM. and swim without worry- enjoys her own company. people and increased What do you love about Born in Halifax. I’m #4 of ing about what Teddy But finding that missing diversity as an opportuni- North Dartmouth? four boys. SMU grad. Dad What do you think are the might be reacting to in her piece of the puzzle – a ty, even as work to to Kirk (22) and Morgan most pressing issues in North absence. And he’s always dear companion with a accommodate population What’s not to love? Love (19). 28-year career in Dartmouth? waiting with a wagging tail wet nose and a wagging growth. We must work to the desserts and coffee finance and technology, when she comes home. In tail – well that was a lovely see the best in each other at Two if By Sea and the including eight years on Housing affordability. I the evenings he’s a cheer- surprise during a difficult and to lift each other up. Alderney Landing Farmers Halifax Regional Council. firmly believe government ful but calm companion, time. The foster arrange- Market! A lot of my friends I’ve run marathons and I cannot fix all the issues. curling up with MaryAnn ment became a formal are from North Dartmouth scuba-dive, bicycle, and We need to partner with when she reads or knits, adoption within weeks. so I can say it has produced love to network. I believe those who want to invest and choosing often to “It’s hard to be grumpy if some of my favourite peo- HRM is the best place to private dollars in our suc- sleep under an end table. you have a dog around,” ple. The community there live in Canada cess for all. Make it easier she explains. “A dog just has been nothing but kind with less red tape to build Teddy also turns on the seems to lighten the to me and I will always be Why do you want to be mayor? smart affordable housing. charm for strangers. mood.” appreciative of that. Grow our community, not Thinking ahead to chang- I love HRM and its resi- our City Hall bureaucracy. ing seasons, MaryAnn Teddy and MaryAnn What do you think are the dents. My professional recently dropped by the know that being older most pressing issues in North career and Council experi- What other issues are Dartmouth SPCA thrift needn’t mean an end to Dartmouth?  ence make me the right important to you?  shop in search of a Teddy- activity, adventure and choice to lead our growing sized coat. Within minutes new experiences. He’s Max Emerson Taylor, Over the coming weeks I municipality through the Spending taxpayers’ dol- he was invited in and having the time of his life candidate for mayor plan to meet with North tough times post-COVID. lars wisely! Prioritizing being waited on by a team – and they both have a Dartmouth community We need a leader who will smart investment in infra- of personal shopper volun- new best friend. Tell us about yourself members and get their per- protect taxpayers’ dollars structure. I’m all for spend- teers. There was no suit- spective on what needs to and invest wisely. We ing wisely not frivolously able winter coat that day, In its 11 years of oper- I am a 22-year-old copy change. It is important to can’t spend our way out of overspending on silly pet but he did go home with ation, Lunenburg-based writer and I am a video hear from small business this pandemic. I show up, projects like the $7-million an appropriately mascu- ElderDog Canada has creator on the side. I owned owners and the people who speak up, and speak out. bicycle bridge ramp, line Canada-themed established a presence in and operated a small busi- live there. I want them to $3.5-million roundabout, raincoat! every province. It currently ness in Halifax last year. I tell me what the issues are. million-dollar bathrooms, has 412 seniors registered grew up in Halifax and I snowplowing bike lanes, MaryAnn says the for in-home support and feel very fortunate to have What other issues are and social media staff, Covid-19 experience has helped 576 dogs find been shaped by the city. important to you? speech writers and com- made her re-evaluate a new families. For more munication teams, secret number of things in her information, visit www. Why do you want to be mayor? It’s extremely important we executive severance pack- life. Some activities turned elderdogcanada.ca. address the issues of afford- ages, paid statue removal I am running because I able housing, transit, and task-force, unenforced Beware: Seniors Phone Scam want to get more people, environmental sustainability. smoking bylaw, police especially young people, In other words, cheaper tank, and a CFL stadium! Fraudulent phone calls targeting interested in municipal poli- rents, better bus routes, seniors have been reported. The call- tics. This is the election that maybe even more water ers claim to be a representative from matters, because it’s about taxis and more parks. The Service Canada calling in relation to next few years are going topping up Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments due to Covid-19 and ask for per- Vehicle Theft Alert Halifax A Guide sonal details such as date of birth, address and bank Halifax Regional Police have received 88 reports Regional to Police account number. If you get a call from someone of thefts from vehicles throughout the region in Services stating they are from Service Canada or another the last month. Police are reminding people to: Police government agency, and they ask for your bank account number, this is a scam. • Lock your vehicle, even when parked in your Emergency.................................................911 driveway. Non Emergency Police Dispatch...................902-490-5020 How to protect yourself: General Info ..............................................902-490-5016 • Never leave valuables in your vehicle, especially Divisional Commander Dartmouth ..............902-490-5171 Don’t trust call display. Scammers can use apps to in plain view. Make sure to take your wallet/ Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator choose any number they want to show on your call purse with you when you leave your vehicle. Cst. Tanya Lambert...................................902-490-2169 display. What appears to be an incoming call from a Victim Services...........................................902-490-5300 legitimate agency can be a scammer. • Leave outside lights or motion sensors on. Kids Help Phone......................................1-800-668-6868 • If you suspect someone has stolen something Office of Chief of Police .............................902-490-6500 If you get a call from a person saying they repre- Crime Stoppers............................. 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) sent a company or government agency and they ask from your vehicle, police encourage you to for personal information, don’t provide the informa- report it. tion and hang up. Call the number on your account • If a licence plate is stolen, report it statement or the number listed in the phone book/ immediately. online to verify that the caller is legitimate. Suspicious activity around parked vehicles or Never provide personal information such as your in neighbourhoods can be reported by calling SIN, account numbers, passwords or other identify- 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be submit- ing information in response to unexpected calls. ted through Crime Stoppers.

september-october 2020 13 north dartmouth echo • Church News Photo: Jan Clark Bethel United Stairs Memorial Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonaldBaptist ChurchUnited Church 316 Windmill Road 44 Hester Street 902-469-4731 FREE Family Worship Community Exchange Market Sunday 11:00 am (All Covid protocols in place) Saturday, Sept 26 9:30 am – 12 noon Holy Trinity Outdoors parking lot Emmanuel Church Give what you no longer need, and take what you 30 Alfred Street need. Clothing Depot closed until further notice (Left) Life goes on at St. Paul Catholic Church without the social aspects of bingo, musical shows, flea markets, etc. We watch and wait as changes appear, with repairs being done to the steeple and the roof around it. We are so grateful for the bless- ings that St. Paul gives to all, especially in our community. (Below) First day back at Sonlife Community Church with the new safeguards in place. Tell yourself: Everything will work out. This too shall pass. Things will get better. You can be who you really You are important. are. You are worthy of great The best is yet to come. things. You are strong. You are loveable. You can do this... The time is now. We believe what we tell ourselves Thank You Reverend Kees O n Sunday, October 24, 2010 the congregation at Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church on Alfred Street welcomed the Reverend Kees Zwanenburg in a Celebration of a New Ministry. For the past ten years Rev. Kees has preached the word of God, taught the faith, and worked with all to build up Christ’s Church. He shared our joys and our sorrows, and always took part in the church socials, fundraisers and programs held in church and in the hall. Shown in the photo is a group of parishioners with Rev. Kees when the last session of the Alpha Program was completed several years ago. At this time we want to say a special thank you to Rev. Kees for the years you have spent with the church and the parishioners, and wish you blessings and joy on your retirement journey. The memories will live on.

Co mmunity Calendar EVENTS AT THE Evergreen House open by appointment Photo: contributed NORTH GROVE D artmouth Heritage Quaker House will (Formerly Dartmouth Museum is currently remain closed due to North Community host to a film pro- Covid-19 restrictions. Food Centre and duction crew involved in Otherwise, Evergreen Dartmouth Family an upcoming Stephen House remains open, by Centre) King television adaptation. appointment, Tuesday- 6 Primrose Street Due to shifting schedules Friday, 10am to 5pm. 902-464-8234 and the time involved in Face masks are mandatory building and tearing down for all visitors. FOOD & FAMILIES sets, we expect to be This online program is closed intermittently To book an appoint- for parents and care- throughout the fall, and ment, please email us at givers with children will post in advance of all eventscoordinator@dart- aged 2 – 5 who are closures on our social mouthmuseum.ca or by interested in making media. phone at 902-464-2300. a meal together with some support. Farewell Allana and family—and thanks Here’s how it works. for the memories! Packing up and leaving Register by messag- Dartmouth North after a lifetime of being in the ing us on Facebook same community felt bittersweet. Leaving family or calling our support and friends behind is always sad but knowing we line at 902-483-7376. had everyone’s best wishes gave us the courage to Once you’re regis- start again in a new community. Within the first tered, on Tues. Sept week of arriving in Edmonton, Alberta we had the 22 you’ll pick up your opportunity to give clothing to the homeless, help Food & Families box care for a litter of five abandoned kittens, and during our regular reach out and meet our neighbours. Dartmouth food distribution time North taught us to welcome and accept others, (noon -2pm). help whenever and wherever there’s a need, and Your box will have all always be kind and caring to your neighbours. You the ingredients and can always make a difference in your community.  instructions you need to make dinner for the – Allana Loh and family whole family. At 2pm we’ll post CoWmelcmomuenBiatcyk!Brunch a video so we can prepare the meal East Dartmouth Community Centre ‘together’ when you’re 50 Caledonia Road ready. 9:30 am—1:00 pm Special thanks to President’s Choice Adults: $8 • Children: $5 (10 & under) Children’s Charity for Big Breakfast: $10 its support. Sunday, Sept. 27 ART HARVEST Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald A program for all Upcoming dates: Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 ages, where we’ll have a chance to Please respect COVID restrictions such socialize and do some as masking when not at a table, hand farm-inspired art activi- washing and physical distancing. ties outdoors. We’ll Presented by the also harvest some herbs and vegetables Kinsmen Club of Dartmouth for everyone to take home. Thursday, Sept. 24 10-11:30am What’s the buzz? Jim Murphy is happy to be getting his porch haircut thanks to his neighbour, retired barber Buffy Lopez. Looking snazzy Jim!

september-october 2020 15 north dartmouth echo Photo: contributed Huge thanks to Photo: contributed by Tony ManciniCarla Foxe and the staff at the Dartmouth North In June the city cleaned up the brush in front of the Victoria Road pedway. Library for the Now it is much easier to see the awesome mural mega donation of childrens masks, which were handed out at the School Supply Giveaway on August 30 at SonLife Community Church. And thanks to Echo writer and tireless volunteer Doris Buffett-MacDonald (pictured left) for consistently showing up, not only to help our community but to document every wonderful moment as it happens!

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