June 20th is World Refugee Day! A day to honour people from around the world who have been forced to flee their homes. In the spirit of this day, Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia - RRANS is hosting a free screening of the documentary Someone Like Me! Tuesday, June 30th 6:30pm Halifax Central [...]
Please SHARE to get the word out! Are you looking to help Nova Scotians impacted by the wildfires? If you’re able, please donate to the Canadian Red Cross Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal. ‼️ Every $1 donated will become $3 to support those affected by the wildfires! Both the Government of Canada [...]
So many gathered at the Dartmouth North BGC to celebrate the life of Miya Harris and to see the incredible mural created to honour her. I cannot describe how touching it was to listen the voices and powerful words of these incredible youth. Despite many tears, the room was warm and filled with so [...]
I started the day off at the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors where many volunteers planted over 2,000 more bulbs! It’s always very special to listen to the personal stories folks share about their reasons for planting the bulbs.
We just raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill today! When we first raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill back in 2016, I remember members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community talking about how important and how meaningful it was to them. I've never forgotten that. I recognize that the flag doesn't fly over every [...]
Happy graduation, Marie Jones! We’re all so proud of your many achievements—especially this one. You may recall, Marie earned her Master’s degree from Dalhousie University the age of 92!
Have you visited Coffee Matters in Dartmouth lately? Char and Chad are doing an incredible job. This place is fabulous for both breakfast and lunch. I stopped by with a pal, and we enjoyed Newfoundland fries, soup, and their special “Signal” sandwich. Oh, and a brownie. Their food is so good, and their warm [...]
Thank you to Royal Canadian Legion Somme Branch #31 for organizing and inviting me to the annual D-Day memorial service. We gathered to honour the more than 14,000 Canadians who fought in France on D-day, including many who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget. We Remember.
Thank you. Thank you to the first responders and all of the incredible volunteers who continue to do everything they can to support Nova Scotians. And thank you to the incredible volunteers and staff at the Nova Scotia SPCA for everything you’ve been doing to help pets and farm animals in crisis during these [...]
This year’s Pride pins just arrived at our Dartmouth—Cole Harbour constituency office! Thank you to the clients at DASC Industries for making them for us. Order yours for free today for pick-up, or have us mail one for you! Link to Order: https://forms.gle/ZnpsiNQAg9BmrjbE6