Huge thanks to Scotian Shores for the incredible work they do cleaning up our beaches and shorelines. I’m glad we had a good group out to help clean up the Wrights Cove area in Dartmouth for Earth Day! You can learn about the work Scotian Shores does by visiting: https://www.scotianshores.com/ Plus, they’re always looking [...]
Young entrepreneurs add to the vibrancy of our communities and Budget 2024 delivers for them. We’re investing $60 million in Futurpreneur to help over 6,200 young entrepreneurs launch and scale up businesses! I’m feeling inspired after meeting so many new young entrepreneurs today! Thank you for all you do!
When I think about Earth Day, I think about my kids. I think about how important it is for us to do everything we can to protect our environment for kids today and to leave a healthier world for future generations.
The Kiwanis Club Pancake Brunch at the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre was super well attended! I look forward to this event every year and by the look of this crowd, others do too. Huge thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth for all of the work they do in our community. [...]
It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since our province faced the worst mass shooting in Canadian history. We remember and we mourn for the beautiful lives that were lost by this senseless act of violence. My heart goes out to everyone impacted. Nova Scotia’s strength comes from our communities. I will [...]
Join me in congratulating Dartmouth’s Sole Sister, Stacy Chesnutt on completing her 100th marathon! Way to go, Stacy!!! Coach Stacey founded the Sole Sisters race and Girls gone Gazelle. The Sole Sisters races may be over, but the positive legacy remains with the over 26,000 participants who took part in these beloved races and [...]
Budget day in Ottawa is always exciting, but this year it feels extra special. I’ve been advocating alongside organizations like Nourish NS and the Coalition for Healthy School Food for a National School Food Program for many years. Budget 2024 delivers a National School Program. A big win. Proud to advocate and thrilled to [...]
Great meeting with Brendan and Joe from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters Association this morning in Ottawa. I have deep respect for firefighters. They run into situations that most of us run away from. They put their lives on the line for our communities day in and day out. I’ve met with Brendan, Joe, [...]
This weekend I headed downtown with my pals for burgers and all of the restaurants were totally packed with folks supporting local. Downtown Dartmouth is so vibrant, our restaurants are fantastic—and believe me, the secret is out! If you haven’t been, the Side Hustle Snack bar is home to an outstanding smash burger (The [...]
Team Canada Alert: The Government of Canada has released “Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan." We’re ready to work with any order of government that steps up and is willing to help build more homes, make it easier to own or rent a home, and help those who can’t afford a home. Tackling [...]