The wildfire smoke is reducing local air quality and Firesmoke.ca is showing a fair amount of smoke in our area now and high levels smoke in our area later on today. Please take appropriate precautions. Here is some helpful information from Environment Canada: Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low [...]
31-05-2023 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The June 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 have to say it again—I am so grateful for the first responders and the incredible volunteers who are stepping up across our province to do what they can to keep us safe from these fires and to support those in need. As individuals, we need to do everything we can to make it [...]
Yesterday, I had an opportunity to meet with Victoria and Amanda with March Of Dimes Canada about the importance of better supporting the disability community. As you may know, I am a big advocate for the creation of the Canada Disability Benefit. And our Government is working hard to make it a reality through [...]
Did you know that today marks the 75th anniversary of the first UN peacekeeping mission? We are deeply proud and grateful for the more than 125,000 Canadian Armed Forces members and the over 4,000 Canadian civilian police who have served on UN peacekeeping missions and on other operations in support of peace around the [...]
29-05-2023 Thank you to the first responders who are doing everything they can to tackle these fires and help folks safely evacuate as needed. My heart goes out to everyone impacted. I want you to know that the federal government is continuing to follow the wildfires closely—and we are ready to help should the [...]
Perfect weather for the Brookhouse Elementary School Spring Fair! It’s on until 2pm today and it’s totally amazing. There are bouncy houses, hot dogs, games, petting zoo and more! Amazing job by the PTO.
So great to have my colleague and pal, MP Peter Fragiskatos here to meet with incredible Community Volunteer Income Tax Program volunteers, and to announce more funding to support free tax clinics across Nova Scotia!! This special group of volunteer tax preparers go above and beyond to help folks file their taxes. Folks like, [...]
More fantastic news for seniors across Nova Scotia! Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera announced $61 million to support community-based projects that benefit seniors across the country—including 109 projects in Nova Scotia! From programs to encourage healthy active living, to helping seniors stay more informed and socially connected—these projects create better opportunities for seniors [...]
We know that the tourism industry is vital to Nova Scotia and to Nova Scotians. And we’re here to help our incredible tourism operators bounce back and grow, attracting more visitors to our incredible province. Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor joined us today to announce $6.3 million in new Tourism Relief funding for 53 great [...]