We hope you’re having a safe and happy Halloween!!
We hope you’re having a safe and happy Halloween!!
We joined folks from across our community to plant daffodil bulbs at the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors
A little while ago, we joined folks from across our community to plant daffodil bulbs at the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors. We had so much fun getting our hands dirty and planting thousands of bulbs together! Can’t wait to see the sea of yellow this spring. Want to help too?! The final planting [...]
I announced $156,270 for three great projects with the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission that add to the vibrancy of Downtown Dartmouth all year round!
We're making Downtown Dartmouth even brighter! Over the weekend I announced $156,270 for three great projects with the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission that add to the vibrancy of Downtown Dartmouth all year round. The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission works hard to ensure our downtown is vibrant and supported and I am so pleased to [...]
At age 103, Dartmouth’s Florence Dares has left us and my thoughts are with her family and loved ones
A truly wonderful person! When I visited Florence for her 100th birthday I was overwhelmed by her spirit and kindness. I’ve always loved the incredible stories folks would share about her and her deep connection to Dartmouth. At age 103, Dartmouth’s Florence Dares has left us. My thoughts are with her family and loved [...]
We’re DOUBLING the GST Tax Credit for 6 months to help folks who need it the most!
On the way! We’re DOUBLING the GST Tax Credit for 6 months to help folks who need it the most. Up to $467 for families Up to $225 for seniors Up to $234 for singles This is a done deal, the legislation has passed! We know many folks are struggling to keep up with [...]
I recently delivered an investment of $75,000 to help build an outdoor terrace at the East Dartmouth Community Centre, home of the East Dartmouth BGC!
I recently delivered an investment of $75,000 to help build an accessible, beautiful, and comfortable outdoor terrace at the East Dartmouth Community Centre, home of the East Dartmouth BGC! I firmly believe in the importance of investing in good local projects that make Dartmouth—Cole Harbour more vibrant and more enjoyable. The terrace has accessible [...]
I announced a $3.7 million investment to support the Clean Foundation’s Clean Energy and Equity Network
We have to do everything we can to tackle the impacts of climate change. And we know that partnering with Indigenous communities, provinces, municipalities, and other stakeholders will help us in these important efforts! I just announced a $3.7 million investment to support the Clean Foundation’s Clean Energy and Equity Network. This investment and [...]
It’s Canada’s 43rd Small Business Week – thanks to small businesses and entrepreneurs across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for all you do!
It’s Canada’s 43rd Small Business Week. As you know, I think EVERY week is a great week to support our small local businesses, but this is a great week to acknowledge how much our favourite businesses mean to our families and to our community! I’d like to give a small business shoutout to Cha [...]
Minister Mona Fortier joined me in Dartmouth to meet with the incredible team at BIO, & we had an opportunity to see our Government’s Greening Government Fund in action
The Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) in Dartmouth is home to incredible scientists and researchers who are always working hard to make our oceans cleaner, healthier, and safe. Today, Minister Mona Fortier joined me in Dartmouth to meet with the incredible team at BIO, and we had an opportunity to see our Government’s Greening [...]
As part of our Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System funding, the Government of Nova Scotia committed to increasing wages for ECEs
Good news for Early Childhood Educators in Nova Scotia Better wages Access to professional development As part of our Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System funding, the Government of Nova Scotia committed to increasing wages for ECEs. ECEs working in regulated child care settings will receive a 14%—43% pay raise, retroactive to July! [...]