The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival sculptures are created out of special ice blocks that are carefully frozen to ensure a crystal clear finish for the perfect ice canvas!

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission DID YOU KNOW?  The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival sculptures are created out of special ice blocks that are carefully frozen to ensure a crystal clear finish for the perfect ice canvas! For the 2025 festival, there will be over 20 tons/40,000 pounds of ice turned into masterpieces […]

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Something big is making its way to the Museum…

**** Via Museum of Natural History Something big is making its way to the Museum… Past and present collide in Monsters of the Abyss. Explore the biggest, most famous and feared aquatic predators through time with this all new exhibit. Visitors will dive into the history of amazing prehistoric and modern day aquatic predators and […]

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Celebrating African Heritage Month 2025

**** HRM Media Release Celebrating African Heritage Month 2025 February is African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. This year’s provincial theme, “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance” honours the living legacy of Black Nova Scotians while highlighting the enduring legacy of their long-standing communities in Nova Scotia. The theme also aligns with a reflection on […]

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EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL PRINCESSES

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL PRINCESSES At the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival, there will be royal visitors at the Alderney Gate Public Library. On Saturday, February 1st, you will have a chance to meet some very special ice princesses from 1:30-4:30pm. After meeting ice princesses in […]

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EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL SOCK IT TO WINTER SOCK DRIVE BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL SOCK IT TO WINTER SOCK DRIVE BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER This year at the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival, we have come together with Nova Scotia Power to “SOCK IT TO WINTER” with a sock drive. Nova Scotia Power is kicking off […]

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EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL ICE CARVING WORKSHOP

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL ICE CARVING WORKSHOP Join us for an Ice Carving Workshop with renowned carver, Richard Chiasson of @creationglace.ltee as a part of the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival! The workshop will be held outdoors at @alderneylanding by the outdoor market area on Friday, […]

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January is Crime Stoppers Month, 2025 marks the 37th year of Crime Stoppers in Nova Scotia

**** Via Crimestoppers NS January is Crime Stoppers Month, 2025 marks the 37th year of Crime Stoppers in Nova Scotia We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe from crime. Whoever you are, wherever you live, from community to business. Whether directly or indirectly crime is a factor which impacts our daily lives. […]

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We’re only a few weeks away from the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival which is January 31-February 2!

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL 2025 We’re only a few weeks away from the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival which is January 31-February 2! Downtown Dartmouth will be filled with live ice carving, entertainment, and more fun all weekend. New this year is a GIANT 40 foot […]

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Join the Camp Courage Team as a Volunteer Administrative Coordinator!

**** Via Camp Courage Join the Camp Courage Team as a Volunteer Administrative Coordinator! About Us Camp Courage, The First Responder’s Society, is a free, award-winning, life-changing program that inspires young women to explore careers in emergency services. Operated entirely by volunteers, we empower participants to lead with confidence and reach their full potential. What […]

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