Many will remember when HMCS Terra Nova, HMCS Athabaskan and HMCS Protecteur departed the Halifax Harbour for operations in the Persian Gulf. Today marks the anniversary of the end of the Gulf War (1990-1991), a conflict that saw more than 4,000 Canadians serve alongside our allies as part of a Coalition of countries. This [...]
Had a great visit to the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia and learned more about the incredible No. 2 Construction Battalion—Canada’s first and only all-Black battalion. During WWI, many Black Canadians who wanted to enlist were turned away because of racism. But they didn’t give up. Their determination led to the creation of [...]
Today, I announced over $14 million in new funding to better prevent and support those who are chronically unhoused across the Halifax Regional Municipality. Since we formed government, we’ve delivered more housing here in HRM. We’ve helped organizations buy and preserve affordable housing, and we’ve delivered funding to build new affordable housing. Housing like [...]
Today we celebrated the largest capital investment in Maritime Paper’s history!! For nearly a century, Maritime Paper has been a true Atlantic Canadian success story, thriving by investing in its business, its workers, and in our communities. We’re commited to supporting companies who choose Canada and our Government delivered a $3 million repayable investment [...]
This is one of my favourite cafés! The Opus Cafe & Catering is warm, so cozy, and the food and coffee is always delicious. They’re known for their all-day breakfasts and they have great lunch specials too. (LOVE their sweets) You can Support Local and find them at 18 Wilfred Jackson Way in Westphal. [...]
BIG NEWS: We’re delivering $12.4 million over the next three years so kids will have access to consistent breakfast programs and a better lunch program right across Nova Scotia! I’ve long advocated for a National School Food Program because kids need good, healthy food in their bellies so they can focus on learning, growing, [...]
Amazing game! Special shout out to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s Nathan MacKinnon — tournament MVP! Great to see Sid wearing the C for Team Canada
Order your Canada flag window sign or a new Canada flag for your flagpole! SO many folks across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour have been reaching out and picking up Canada flags & pins—we LOVE to see it! We ordered some new window signs and we have a very limited number of full-size flags left for your [...]
Today, on the National Flag of Canada Day, we’re celebrating 60 years of the red and white maple leaf flying high as a symbol of resilience, unity, and pride! Since 1965, our flag has represented the values that define us as Canadians—generosity, openness, respect, and equality. From coast to coast to coast, our flag [...]
Is it even Valentine’s Day if you don’t post a sappy poem?! Roses are red, our harbour is blue, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, you know I love you. From the Dartmouth Waterfront to the Cole Harbour Farm, Our community’s spirit is filled with charm. With trails and parks to explore, shops and restaurants to enjoy, My [...]