Small businesses are the backbone of our economy! This morning I joined Cole Harbour business owners to chat about the many opportunities available to help them scale up and take advantage of Canada's growing, fast-paced economy. We've lowered taxes and removed much of the regulatory burden facing small businesses in Canada. We now have [...]
Huge congratulations to owner Debbie and all the staff at Staggers Pub & Grub on your official reopening! So glad to see that you’ve reopened following storm damage, and I know our community is looking forward to stopping by and supporting you. They’re open until midnight at 26 Portland Street in Dartmouth. [...]
I just announced that our Government is investing over $360,000 for arts, cultural, and heritage events and festivals in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour through Canadian Heritage for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons. This funding supports festivals like Nova Multifest, Afrifest, Francofest, the Bluenose Ghosts Festival, Fuse Festival, the Fire & Water Festival, the Maritime Fiddle Fest, [...]
A true Dartmouth success story. I just announced a $100,000 investment in Made with Local Snack Foods, so they can grow and keep doing wonderful work in our community. Sheena Russell and at the team at Made with Local have worked hard to produce a great product in an ethical and socially responsible way. By partnering [...]
Pure joy. Look at that face!! Meet Jo-Jo, he's one of the adoptable dogs available at the Nova Scotia SPCA - Dartmouth Shelter. We visited and learned more about the services the SPCA provides across Nova Scotia. And we heard about their plans to revitalize and grow their facilities! Looking for a new canine or [...]
I’m working a shift at the Pleasant Street Go Store in Dartmouth for #ChildrensWishWeek in support of the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Chapter. So great to meet Wish Child Matthias and their parents. And nice to see Mike Hammoud, President of the Atlantic C-Stores, and Patrick Sullivan of Halifax Chamber of Commerce. This year’s goal [...]
I joined Indigenous athletes on the shores of beautiful Lake Banook to announce that the Government of Canada is providing a $4 million contribution to support the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! Next summer's events will take place on Dartmouth's Lake Banook, in Halifax, and in Millbrook First Nation. Providing valuable training [...]
Just Announced! The Government of Canada is contributing more than $4 million to support the 2020 North American Indigenous Games here in HRM!!
I had a great time at the 3rd Annual Brightwood Community Block Party! Dartmouth-Cole Harbour is filled with community spirit. I love that volunteers in the community organize great events like this. What a great turn out! Thank you to the volunteers and sponsors who helped create this fun block party. [...]
Has there ever been a better time to live in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour? Downtown Dartmouth was electric this afternoon for Switch Dartmouth. The streets downtown were closed to cars and open for pedestrians, music and fun! I ran into lots of pals, and made a few new ones along the way. Our community is vibrant, [...]