Last night, I rang in the New Year with Anne and a few of our friends. The New Year’s Day levées were in full-swing across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour today! I stopped by Somme Branch 31 Legion, ANAF Veterans #349, Colleen's Pub, and Centennial Legion Branch 160 for theirs. The levées are a special tradition and [...]
Happy Hanukkah! Great to attend the Downtown Dartmouth Menorah lighting this evening at Alderney Gate. The ceremony was beautiful and it was great to catch up with folks. Wishing the Jewish community a very happy Hanukkah. May the light of the menorah brighten even the darkest of days. Chag sameach!
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The last Alderney Landing Christmas Market is on today until 3pm!! While you’re there, you should try to stop by the Craig Gallery for the Mechanical Moments exhibit by Chris Little. It’s interactive and amazing.
I’m deeply honoured to be sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. Serving the residents of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour remains the privilege of a lifetime, and I’m eager to bring that same dedication and passion into this expanded role as I serve Canada’s veterans. I’m ready to get [...]
Great to catch up with my fellow elected officials for our annual Dartmouth Christmas Lunch today! We met at The Canteen, and let me tell you, the crobster roll did not disappoint—so good! It’s always nice to take a moment and focus on building those connections across government and party lines. That’s how we [...]
Another magical day in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! So nice to see you, Santa. And thank you to the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission for hosting the Caroling and Candy Canes Shopping Party today. Perfect timing with the GST / HST holiday! As seen on Facebook:
Outstanding!! The TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting at Sullivan’s Pond was so bright and fun that our hearts were warm—even if our hands weren’t! Blown away by this beautiful event and grateful for everyone who stepped up to make this possible. Thank you for all you do. I LOVE Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! [...]
On December 6, 1917, a frigid day, the communities surrounding the Halifax Harbour were devastated by a catastrophic explosion, when the SS Imo collided with the explosive laden SS Mont Blanc. Buildings and homes were obliterated. Windows shattered across the city. The Mi’kmaq village of Turtle Grove was completely destroyed and they were not [...]
Today, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honor the memory of the 14 young women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique de Montréal.