October 1st is Treaty Day. A day we celebrate and reaffirm our commitment to the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed between the Crown and the Mi’kmaq people. We are all Treaty People. It’s also the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month, and this year’s theme is Mi’kmaw sports, traditional games and past times. Learn more [...]
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors, their families and communities who live with the inter-generational trauma inflicted by brutal colonial policies like the Residential Schools. If we wish to continue walking the path toward reconciliation, we must continue to listen to Indigenous [...]
This guy! The best Son of a Critch I know. Always good to run into Mark Critch on the Hill. Seamus and Ben too!
This is big. Today, our federal Government and the Government of Nova Scotia announced $83 million to build NEW public housing across Nova Scotia. Like I always say, we’re stronger when we work together. This funding will build new affordable homes for over 500 families, individuals, and low-income seniors in rural and urban communities [...]
NEW! The Abundance Store is having a grand opening celebration of their new location at 165 Main Street in Dartmouth! There will be treats, music, a giveaway, and plenty of fabulous fashion finds! September 27 10:00am - 5:00pm 165 Main St, Dartmouth In case you missed it, the Abundance Store is a great second-hand [...]
Over the weekend, we celebrated Somme Branch Legion for their 95 years of incredible service in Dartmouth. The support they provide Veterans is so important and they give back to our broader community by providing excellent social opportunities for seniors and folks of all ages. To President Kathy and the team, thank you so [...]
Loved starting my day at Sullivan’s Pond for the 43rd Annual Terry Fox Run! The Terry Fox Run is in support of cancer research and to raise awareness for The Terry Fox Foundation! It was also amazing to see Team Better Together Nova Scotia in action, spreading more kindness and doing great work! Thanks [...]
Courage. Perseverance. Resilience. These words are strong, yet they still do not adequately describe the Ukrainian people. They do not adequately describe the bravery shown against the brutal aggressor they face. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine is an assault against the rules-based order, on a deep global scale. I had the honour of attending [...]
Lots to see at the Canadian Coast Guard Day Open House!! Taking place until 4pm today at 50 Discovery Drive in Dartmouth.
Last night, the Halifax Mooseheads retired hockey superstar, Nathan MacKinnon’s jersey. Please join me in congratulating Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s own, Nathan MacKinnon on this honour!! Way to go, Nathan!!!