Remembering Bruce Guthro
What a huge loss. I’d only learned that Bruce was ill very recently. Such a talent. The songwriting circles that he made so popular will be remembered always, as will his incredible talent that made us so proud.
Get the details on The Halifax International Fleet Week is happening September 7-10th
The Halifax International Fleet Week begins tomorrow, September 7th until the 10th and it's going to be fantastic! Come out and tour Royal Canadian Navy ships like the new HMCS Margaret Brooke, the HMCS Moncton, HMCS Fredericton, HMCS Glace Bay. And you can also tour the UK Royal Navy's HMS Portland, and the US [...]
I delivered funding for the boardwalk on Lake Banook in Dartmouth and for the new floating docks at Atlantic Division Canoe Kayak Canada!
When you’re from Dartmouth, people don’t ask you IF you paddle, they ask you WHERE you paddle! It is fantastic to see the iconic David M Jones Judges Tower revitalized on beautiful Lake Banook. I delivered $92,144 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, to replace the deteriorating floating dock system at the non-profit Atlantic [...]
Swiss Air Flight 111: Honouring those who were lost and those who contributed to the recovery effort
25 years. This weekend we honoured those who were lost when Swiss Air Flight 111 crashed into the waters near Peggy’s Cove. And we thanked the selfless and brave people who contributed to the recovery effort. I remember so many Nova Scotians opening their doors to the loved ones of those who had perished. [...]
Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour
30-08-2023 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The September edition of the Dartmouth Food Calendar is available. Thank you to the folks at the Dartmouth North & Alderney Gate Public Libraries for gathering these helpful resources!
I delivered $12,333 to support the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm’s Garden Buds program for seniors!
Loved starting my day off with the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Garden Buds! Earlier this year, I delivered $12,333 through our Government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program to turn a small pilot project into this 20-week gardening program in Cole Harbour. From May until October, this incredible group of seniors get together, they take [...]
I delivered funding for the brand new Kiwanis Grahams Grove Community Building in Dartmouth!
It’s so good to see more investment in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, and more inclusive community spaces for everyone to enjoy! Today, we celebrated the Grand Opening of the brand-new, accessible, Kiwanis Grahams Grove Community Building. I delivered $73,579 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) to the Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth Charitable Foundation for a [...]
I attended the Highway of Heroes Tribute 2023 event in Dartmouth
Over the weekend, I attended the Highway of Heroes Tribute 2023 event in Dartmouth. The ride is a tribute and a show of respect for fallen first-responders. This event is always a great opportunity to chat with first-responders who are currently serving, and Veterans. Thank you for the kind invitation and thank you so [...]
Visiting the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre to chat with folks and enjoy their Summer Fun BBQ Lunch fundraiser!
It was great to stop by the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre to chat with folks and enjoy their Summer Fun BBQ Lunch fundraiser. As always, thank you so much for the warm hospitality and for all you do. This incredible non-profit provides a great social gathering place in our community. They even deliver more [...]
Delivering Affordable Housing in Dartmouth – Multiple phases underway at 80 True North Crescent
It’s great to see progress and multiple phases underway at 80 True North Crescent in Dartmouth! Back in December, we delivered $3.7 million through our government’s Rapid Housing Initiative to the Affordable Housing Association of NS (AHANS) to help build this truly affordable housing development. The Rapid Housing Initiative is just one part of [...]