It’s #BellLetsTalk day. This is Bell’s fundraiser in support of mental health. Each time you watch the official Bell Let’s Talk Day video, Bell will donate 5¢ towards mental health initiatives. There are other ways you can take part too: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ Bell Let’s Talk day is always a good opportunity to start a dialogue, [...]
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 I’ve been made aware that there are folks spreading fear over Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine supply. This is simply not the time for petty partisan politics. This is not a time for fear mongering. This is the time for all of us to work together, to do everything we can to [...]
Folks in Dartmouth are doing incredible things! Including creating brilliant technology to support our oceans. Yesterday I announced $1,313,742 in repayable support for three Dartmouth based ocean technology companies. Global Spatial Technology Solutions Reftek Systems Sensor Technology We have so much to be proud of here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! Read more: https://www.canada.ca/.../dartmouth-companies-develop... [...]
I'm encouraging children across Dartmouth-Cole Harbour to take part in Valentines for Vets! For the past 25 years, kids across Canada have been taking part, to show Veterans how grateful they are for the sacrifices they've made. The valentines always bring smiles and so much joy. This is a great program for parents, guardians, [...]
Morning all! I heard that the province of Nova Scotia is looking for volunteers to help out at COVID-19 immunization clinics! Lots of volunteer opportunities won’t require a medical background. If you’re ready and able to help, you can sign up here: http://www.nshealth.ca/.../apply-contact-volunteer-services (Please direct any questions you have to the Volunteer Services contact [...]
The Nova Scotia Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act came into effect yesterday. This will help save lives by helping Nova Scotians waiting for a transplant get one sooner by increasing organ and tissue donation. Details on the provincial government’s Nova Scotia Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/organ-and-tissue-donation-changes/ [...]
SHARE to help! Monday blues turning into the Tuesday blues, turning into the weekly blues? It’s okay to not be okay. But please know that free mental health & substance abuse help is available! 24/7. Wellnesstogether.ca
So grateful that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined me virtually to meet with health care workers at the Dartmouth General Hospital today. I still have goosebumps from listening to their stories about life on the frontlines of this pandemic. Through uncertainty they've stepped up, pivoted and implemented safe ways to treat these infections, while [...]
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 We’ve reached an agreement with Pfizer to buy an extra 20 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine. We’ve already begun delivering doses of vaccine to the provinces and territories & they’re working on vaccinating Canadians. More on the way each week! Best of all, Canada is on track to have [...]
I masked up and headed over to Colleen's Pub for a pint and wings! They’re located at 245 Waverley Rd in Dartmouth. It was so good to get away from Zoom life for a bit to unwind. Love, love this place. Nice change from take out!! #supportlocal