As you know, I’m one of the of the many, many vinyl record enthusiasts. Saturday was Record Store Day or RSD as us vinyl geeks call it. Record collectors from all over gathered at so many of the incredible record stores across the city today. Our crew went to Renegade Records, the Dartmouth Taz [...]
I’ve learned that someone trampled on hundreds of daffodils at the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors. If you see someone vandalizing spaces in our community, please report it. This was a shameful act. I know that so many of you planted bulbs this year in honour and in memory of your loved ones. And [...]
I am truly grateful for all of the incredible and kind volunteers across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. I was so sad to miss Better Together Nova Scotia’s Volunteer Week celebration. This truly wonderful group of extraordinary volunteers, took time to celebrate others who volunteer in our community. The world could use more kindness like this. [...]
I’m in Ottawa today but my heart is back home in Nova Scotia. Although three years have gone by, we’ll never forget the beautiful lives that were stolen. We’ll never forget the way Nova Scotians came together in the face of so much tragedy and showed the best we have to offer. The blue [...]
We know that oral care is healthcare. And we know how important dental care is for Canadians. That’s why we’re working in close collaboration with key stakeholders like the Canadian Dental Association to continue to develop and implement the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Did you know that the Canada Dental Benefit has already helped [...]
Absolutely delighted to see the Kiwanis Pancake Brunch back in action at the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre. Great start to the weekend.
No visit to Cole Harbour is complete without popping over to Selby’s! When my pal, Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor stopped by, we visited Selby's Bunker Coffee & Gifts. Their gift shop is SO good and so ‘bad’ (if you know, you know) And their coffee is always great. This is always an amazing place [...]
We know that the clean economy is creating good middle class jobs across the country. Here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, clean tech and ocean tech companies are leading the way, providing lots of great jobs here at home. And this is really just the start! Students here in Nova Scotia are training at NSCC, and [...]
Beautiful weather for HOLI, the festival of colours at Alderney Landing!
We often say that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but they’re the backbone of our communities too. When Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor visited me in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, we stopped by the Brass Rail for a great lunch. The Brass Rail Restaurant is a wonderful family-run small business in Cole Harbour. From [...]