Antoine Hairstylist Closes After 63 Years

Speaker, I rise to recognize the end of an era in Dartmouth South. This week, Bill McCormack closed Antoine Hairstylist after 63 years in business on Portland Street. For so many Dartmouthians, Antoine has been a fixture on the block, along with Moffatt's, and many can't remember a time when this humble salon didn't exist.

Bill hung up his scissors in 2022 at the age of 80 to care for his wife, Lillian, who sadly lost her battle with cancer this past September. They raised their two children, Carla and Billy, in their home above the shop during their over-50-year marriage. Community members are recalling many years of good conversation, wedding hairstyles, and excellent service at Antoine.

The landscape of downtown Dartmouth is certainly changing, but we are lucky to have a long history of strong community members to inspire us. Please join me in thanking Bill for his years of service to Dartmouth and wishing him a well-deserved retirement.