I know how important charities and non-profit organizations are to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. These organizations strengthen our community, and they play an integral role in helping us address the complex social challenges faced in our community and in communities across Canada. I want you to know that we are delivering over ONE MILLION dollars to [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]