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
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 [...]
