Big news for smiles across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan are open for eligible Canadians aged 18 to 34! Here’s how the rollout is happening this month: May 1: Ages 55–64 May 15: Ages 18–34 ← NOW! May 29: Ages 35–54 We launched the CDCP so no one has to [...]
We heard you loud and clear. Last month, Canadians called for change—to bring down the cost of living and to build a fairer economy. One of the first things we’re doing? Cutting taxes for the middle class. We will reduce the lowest personal income tax rate from 15% to 14%—putting more money back in [...]
Are you—or do you know—a young person looking for a summer job? The Canada Summer Jobs Program helps connect young people with meaningful work—and there are still some job openings available right now! Through this program, we deliver funding to help local non-profits and small businesses hire youth between the ages of 15 and [...]
Happy Mother’s Day! Sending love to all the amazing moms in my life—you do so much, every single day, and I hope today brings a little extra love your way. You deserve it! Also thinking of folks who might be having a tough time today—for whatever reason. You're not alone, and you’re in our [...]
Rain or shine, the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors is so beautiful. Today, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of this special place and the special people who made it a reality. Loved Lisa Blackburn as the emcee along with more great speakers and performers! Thank you to Judie and Jim Edgar for tirelessly sharing [...]
Today marks 15 years since we lost Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake. Craig was a husband, a father, a coach, and a friend. He was the kind of person who showed up—at the rink, in his community, and for his country. I’ve heard stories from those who knew him best, and what always [...]
30-04-2025 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The May edition of the Dartmouth Food Calendar is available. Thank you to the folks at the Dartmouth North & Alderney Gate Public Libraries for gathering these helpful resources!
Big News: More Canadians can access the Canadian Dental Care Plan!! Here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, folks are seeing a dentist for the first time in DECADES. This plan matters because oral health IS health. Did you know? 1% of ER visits every year are due to poor oral health, costing our healthcare system $1.8 [...]
From delicious fish and chips to incredible poutine, if What's the Scoop isn’t on your shortlist, you’re missing out! Open all year round, I love getting fries for takeout (with lots of vinegar & ketchup) and sitting outside, watching the water. Today, I sat inside with my pop shoppe! You can #SupportLocal and find [...]
Teamwork makes the dream work. We're delivering $300,000 to help the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo continue to proudly showcase our military past and present. Thanks to my colleague MP Lena Metlege Diab for joining me in advocating for this important funding support to help keep the Tattoo’s mission strong for the future. [...]