TONIGHT: the annual Fire and Water Cultural Festival is happening on the Dartmouth Waterfront! Two FREE nights of art, music, dance, fire performances, storytelling, & more! Love that we have this unique celebration of Nova Scotia’s rich cultures right here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. September 22nd & 23rd from 5:00pm – 8:30pm Alderney Landing Huge [...]
20-09-2023 The march for children that you’re hearing about is a march against the safety of children. It is a march led by the far right that serves to harm and make 2SLGBTQI+ kids unsafe in our communities, unsafe in their homes. We stand with the trans community and against this hate. [...]
Fantastic to meet with local entrepreneur, Clean Valley CIC CEO, Nicholas LaValle and Futurpreneur, a smart national non-profit organization. It’s no secret that young entrepreneurs like Nicholas are taking their smart ideas and turning them into viable businesses. Clean Valley CIC, for example, is an innovative clean tech company that specializes in bio-filtration. For [...]
Huge thanks to everyone back home who took the time to share their thoughts with me this summer. Whether we chatted at a community event, or met in my office—whether you emailed your thoughts or called my team—I’m here bringing your feedback to Ottawa.
The Prime Minister just announced new Parliamentary Secretary positions. I am truly honoured to let you know that I've been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health. I am delighted to work alongside Minister Ya'ara Saks and Minister Mark Holland to not only continue delivering [...]
On this 5th annual Military Family Appreciation Day and every day, we are deeply grateful for Canada's military families. Whether you've supported your loved ones while they attended basic training, while they fought wildfires here at home, or while they served on lengthy overseas deployments — thank you. #MFAD
Be safe this weekend, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! With Hurricane Lee on the way, it is time to make sure your patio furniture is safely stored, along with anything else that the high winds could pick up! From garbage bins to flower pots and temporary signage to toys—please make sure these loose objects are tied down [...]
I wish I was home to attend! The Climate Strike + March is taking place today! 12:30 pm Grand Parade Rain or shine More details: From the Ecology Action Centre: https://facebook.com/events/s/global-youth-climate-strike/1000729997820728/ From Climate Strike Halifax: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxLjmyGLxoq/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
Build more homes! We’re removing the GST on the construction of new rental apartments. And we’re calling on the provinces to do the same. Let’s do it Nova Scotia! This huge news from our government will get more homes built here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and across the country. Let’s get it done! [...]
Save money on your home heating & cooling! Did you know that we offer grants and even an interest-free loan program to help make your home more comfortable and energy efficient? CANADA GREENER HOMES GRANT Get up to $5,000 Back! Get money back for eligible retrofits like home insulation, windows, doors, heat pumps, solar [...]