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
Like you, I am totally disgusted by hateful and dangerous organizations like the Proud Boys. We strongly denounce this group and other organizations like it that exist to advance misogynistic and white supremacist beliefs and serve to glorify violence. I am aware that Canada’s national security and law enforcement agencies are actively engaged in [...]
Good news! Starting Jan 1st, seniors and other Canadians will receive reduced taxes through an increase to the Basic Personal Amount! When fully implemented, this tax reduction will benefit 4.3 million seniors, including 465,000 whose federal income tax will be reduced to ZERO. We know that seniors deserve to be safe, respected and to [...]
Community Check-in! Good morning, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, how are you making out? How was your holiday season? It felt so different for us, but we made the best of it with virtual extended-family time, Christmas baking, long walks together, holiday movie watching and more.
