New Dawn

08/27/2026

Community spaces matter.

Libraries do so much more than provide access to books. They offer free Wi-Fi, computer access, information resources, learning opportunities, and welcoming public spaces where people can connect with services and community supports.

This summer, New Dawn Trustee Services has enjoyed partnering with the Eastern Counties Regional Library as part of our Richmond County outreach series. Thank you to library staff and volunteers for helping create accessible, trusted spaces that support learning, connection, and community.

If you didn't have a chance to connect with us, feel free to visit us at our upcoming drop-in session in Port Hawkesbury:

August 28 - Port Hawkesbury Drop-In: Whether you're curious about Trustee Services, looking to catch up on your summer reading, exploring resources in your community, or simply stopping by the library, we'd be happy to say hello.

08/18/2026

When private companies want to avoid public process and open debate, they tell us we have to hurry up. We’re going to lose out. The opportunity will pass us by.

At this afternoon’s Council meeting, Council is going to be asked to stop the tender for the Greenfield site and had it over to SHIP/Albert Barbusci.

The reason? We have to hurry up or we’re going to lose out on this opportunity.

The CBRM Procurement Policy requires the municipality to publicly tender any contract worth more than $20,000.

Why would we tender for printer paper and not port development?

Right now, we are watching in real time as the Province of Nova Scotia moves through a structured, public, competitive tender process for offshore wind. There are more than a dozen companies from around the world vying for the opportunity and the best will prevail.

Why do we deserve anything less?

This Council has brought us as close as we’ve ever been to good governance, good process, public debatre, and transparency.

Barbusci’s contract expired in 2024. Council voted down a request for another renewal in January. In July, Council announced that the firm Moffat Nicols would design the much-anticipated tender for the Greenfield site.

May they hold to their historic turn in the right direction this afternoon.

You can tune in hereat 2:00pm: https://cbrm.ns.ca/city-hall/council-video-stream/

08/12/2026

🏡 One bed is now available at Abbey Ridge!

If you’re 16–24, experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and in need of a safe and stable place to live, Abbey Ridge may be a fit for you.

Abbey Ridge provides secure, supervised, and supportive housing with 24-hour staff support and a focus on building life skills, confidence, and independence.

You may be eligible if you:
💠 Are 16–24 years old and experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
💠 Are capable of living independently
💠 Qualify for income assistance or have employment income and agree to pay the designated monthly rent
💠 Want to live in a supportive environment and participate in life-skills programming and goal planning with Abbey Ridge staff

Interested in learning more about Abbey Ridge? Visit: https://newdawn.ca/housing-homelessness/abbey-ridge/

Ready to apply? The online application takes about 5 minutes to complete. Apply here: https://newdawn.ca/housing-homelessness/abbey-ridge/abbey-ridge-application/

We look forward to hearing from you! 🌞

08/12/2026

Anchor Youth Space Sydney is hiring a Youth Services Coordinator!

This permanent, full-time role is perfect for someone who is organized, welcoming, passionate about supporting youth, and enjoys being part of a busy, collaborative team.

📍 Sydney, NS
💼 Permanent, Full-Time
💰 $45,000–$55,000 annually
📅 Apply by August 19 at 5:00 PM

Check out the full job description and how to apply here:
https://newdawn.ca/jobs/youth-services-coordinator/

Come be part of a team working to create a welcoming, accessible space for youth and caregivers in our community!

Curious about Anchor Youth Space? Visit our website to get to know the team, our space, and our many programs and services:
https://newdawn.ca/youth-family/anchor-youth-space/

07/27/2026

Gosh, our hearts are full — full of gratitude, full of hope, and full of inspiration for what comes next! ❤️

On Friday, we had the joy of celebrating New Dawn's 50th anniversary with so many people who have been part of our story over the years. To everyone who joined us — thank you! Seeing current and former staff, board members, volunteers, clients, tenants, partners, donors, friends, and family all together in one place was a beautiful reminder of what New Dawn has always been: a community of people who care deeply about this place and one another.

For 50 years, countless people have contributed their time, talent, compassion, courage, and imagination to making Unama'ki-Cape Breton a little more welcoming, a little more just, and a little more hopeful. Together, we've built homes, cared for neighbours, welcomed newcomers, created spaces for young people and artists, supported seniors, and worked to make dignity, belonging, and hope tangible.

And we're just getting started!

If you weren't able to join us on Friday, don't worry — we're not done celebrating yet! We have more anniversary gatherings planned for the fall, so stay tuned!

Here's to the next 50 years of imagining what's possible — and making it together.

📸: Corey Katz

07/13/2026

There are only a few days left to apply to become New Dawn’s next Chief Financial Officer.

This is a chance to help shape the future of an organization that has spent 50 years building businesses, services, spaces, and systems that give people more power over their own lives and communities.

We are looking for someone who is excellent with numbers, thoughtful with people, curious about how things work, and able to turn complex financial information into clear advice.

Someone who can strengthen the systems behind the work, support the CEO in making clear, informed decisions, and give the Board the information it needs to govern with confidence.

Much of this work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt everywhere across Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island.

The role is permanent and full-time, based in Sydney, CBRM, with flexible working arrangements, annual compensation of $95,000–$110,000, and a reduced 32-hour work week.

Applications close this Friday, July 17, at 5:00 p.m. Atlantic. Read the full posting and apply: https://conta.cc/3Q1yUf2

Please share this with someone who may be looking for exactly this kind of work.

07/10/2026

Today, Glace Bay's Memorial Skate Park is open again.

Just days ago, many in our community were wondering how long it would take before young people could return to one of the few places they have to gather, challenge themselves, and simply enjoy summer together.

Thanks to GWL Trucking & Landscaping and All Clean Pressure Washing, that wait was much shorter than anyone expected.

They stepped forward with their expertise, equipment and time to help restore the bowl so local youth could get back to doing what they love.

Acts like these often happen quietly, but they deserve to be celebrated.

The Dan Taylor Skate Park has always been a community space, cared for by people who believe young people deserve places where they can belong, build confidence, and connect with one another. This week was another reminder of what can happen when a community comes together around that shared belief.

To everyone at GWL Trucking and Landscaping and All Clean Pressure Washing, thank you for showing up when it mattered most. You have made a real difference for Glace Bay's skate community

Glace bay skate park the removal of polyurethane waterproof resin!

07/07/2026

For Meg Syms, the New Dawn Youth & Family Centre is not just a building.

It is the future home of Undercurrent Youth Society, where children and youth in Glace Bay already find food, friendship, mentorship, movement, and people who know them by name.

As Director of Programming at Undercurrent, Meg sees every day what can happen when a young person has somewhere to go, and a reason to come back.

“What excites me most isn’t the building. It’s what the building will make possible.”

The new centre is being built in Glace Bay right now. It will create more ways in for children, youth, and families, through a skate park, gymnasium, daycare, cafeteria, sensory room, and youth programming.

For some kids, the skate park will be the reason they walk through the door.

For some families, it will be daycare, a meal, or a quiet place where their child can reset and stay.

And once they are inside, something else becomes possible.

They can be known.
They can be supported.
They can belong.

Please make a gift today to the New Dawn Youth & Family Centre Campaign and help build a place where more kids in Glace Bay can come in, stay, and belong.

Donate now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ndyfc-megappeal

06/30/2026

Today's the day to support the New Dawn Youth & Family Centre while enjoying a delicious Domino's pizza!

Use the fundraiser code from the flyer and get a large 3-topping pizza for $13, with $5 from every pizza sold going directly to support local youth and families.

Order today, share with friends and family, and help make a difference - one slice at a time!

Valid at 3 Sterling Rd Glace Bay, NS B1A 3X2

Undercurrent Youth Centre - Glace Bay Christopher Kaiser