I just announced that our Government is providing funding for an ADA-compliant EZ Dock that will be installed in Shubie Park, to allow paddlers with disabilities to lock their boats in place before entering or exiting the water! The Shubenacadie Canal applied for this funding through the Enabling Accessibility Fund’s (EAF) small projects component. [...]
Congratulations to former Dartmouth Whalers’ Ethan Phillips for being drafted by the Detroit Red Wings! The amount of talent coming out of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour is incredible! Hope you enjoy the throwbacks.
Huge thanks to Tony, the folks at HRM, and Nova Scotia Power for a wonderful event! On Sunday, they held a BBQ in celebration of the opening of the Farrell Street Park. Last year, HRM staff and NSP cleared all of the brush and trees from this area, and added lighting to increase safety [...]
Time really flies. Hard to imagine that’s its Grad week for Bruen and his pals. Thanks to the Tobins for such a fun night with these young men. Prince Andrew High School Class of 2019.
I am so proud to call the City of Lakes my home. Anytime I can tell folks about my hometown, I do. And I've made sure to put it on the record. The House of Commons adjourned today, and I can't wait to get back! I love Dartmouth.
Did you know that Sickle Cell Anemia/Disease is one of the most predominant genetic diseases in the world? When I first became an MP I jumped at the chance to sponsor Senator Jane Cordy’s Bill S-211, to declare June 19th as National Sickle Cell Awareness Day in Canada. When Bill S-211 passed, Canada [...]
On Monday, we announced Canada's first-ever National Dementia Strategy. Age is a primary risk factor for dementia, and with Nova Scotia's aging population it's important that we recognize the hardworking stakeholders across the province that are raising awareness, and providing help for people with dementia and their caregivers. Happy to deliver these 'forget me [...]
This year, we launched the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive to help middle class Canadians take their first steps towards home ownership! The incentive will make home ownership more affordable for first-time home buyers, by allowing them to lower their monthly mortgage payments, without having to increase their down payment! Learn more: https://www.placetocallhome.ca/…/first-time-homebuyer-incen… [...]
"The Burnside Industrial Park in Dartmouth, N.S., doesn't necessarily look like a place where inspiration lives, but a couple dozen companies are doing some pretty amazing things inside those faceless buildings. They are part of Nova Scotia's growing ocean tech sector, which is quietly designing, building and selling products in Canada and around the [...]
I’m wearing Plaid for Dad to raise awareness and help end prostate cancer- will you? Due to increased awareness, mortality rates due to this disease have been cut in half in Canada! Join me and wear Plaid for Dad this Father’s Day weekend.