Making investments to help local businesses grow, like the vibrant businesses in Downtown Dartmouth, and investments in our community spaces, like Alderney Landing, are so important. My friend Gudie Hutchings, was recently appointed the Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and she stopped by Downtown Dartmouth to see some of our [...]
Where brilliant minds find solutions to big challenges, propelling innovation in Canada’s marine technology sector—COVE is a one-of-a-kind jewel in Dartmouth. The ocean technology sector is booming here, and researchers and companies, internationally, want to be a part of it—here. Loved bringing Minister Anita Anand to the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship - [...]
It’s always great to welcome Minister Anita Anand back home to Nova Scotia! We started the day with breakfast in beautiful Downtown Dartmouth at Coffee Matters. Love this place. Thanks to Char and Chad for the great snacks and warm hospitality!
28-07-2023 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The August 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!
Thrilled to see my friend and fellow Nova Scotian, Sean Fraser appointed as Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. He is extremely competent, compassionate, and hardworking. And I know that he shares my passion and desire to see more affordable housing built here at home and in every province and territory across the country. [...]
I know the storm got in the way of celebrations and competitions for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games last week — but I want to take a moment to say, thank you. Thank you to the over 3,000 volunteers who worked hard and had fun supporting the thousands of athletes, the performers, artisans [...]
Huge congratulations to Hannah Mills from Team Mi’kmaw Nova Scotia! At the age of 16, she just took home 4 gold medals in under-19 paddling categories at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games! Read the whole article here: https://www.saltwire.com/.../nova-scotia-kayaker-16-wins.../
Love celebrating these wonderful athletes! Congratulations everyone. I’ve learned that the medals for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games were originally designed by Ella Scothorn as a youth, and then refined by Mi’kmaw artist Tayla Fern Paul. I’d love to learn even more about the Mi’kmaq symbolism—they’re beautiful.
Great news for parents! Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going up TODAY! Our Government's Canada Child Benefit has lifted 435,000+ children out of poverty. And it's targeted to give more money to the families that need it the most. That means that families will receive up to $7,437 per child under 6, [...]
If there’s one thing I’ve loved about the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, it’s the sportsmanship. Although competitive, the athletes have been so respectful and kind to one another. They cheer each other on. They build each other up. It’s so good to see. I watched Team Nova Scotia play Team Newfoundland and Labrador [...]