Joint rally in solidarity for the people of Ukraine and Iran who are fighting against brutal authoritarian regimes. (Also found on Instagram and Facebook)
Santa joined us in Dartmouth to wake up Woody the talking tree!! Welcome back, Woody! (Also found on Instagram and Facebook)
This is HUGE news! Halifax Regional Municipality has been put forward as the North American location for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA)! I’ve always said that Atlantic Canada is a culture of innovation. And announcements like this solidify how incredible our home is. How brilliant our people, educational institutions, [...]
Pumpkin spice season = flu shot season! It’s a great time to roll up your sleeve and get your flu shot. And if you’re due, don’t forget to get your COVID-19 booster dose too. Protection from COVID-19 vaccines decreases over time, and a booster dose increases the immune response and helps improve protection against [...]
After the Remembrance Day ceremony, I visited Somme Legion Branch #31, Centennial Legion Branch #160, and Army Navy Airforce Veterans, Dartmouth Unit #349 for their receptions. From veterans and military family members to seniors or folks looking for friendship, great social events, or community volunteer opportunities — these incredible Legions and clubs provide inclusive [...]
This ceremony in Montebello, in the park that now bears Craig's name, is always so special. Dartmouth-Cole Harbour remembers PO2 Craig Blake.
Today we gathered at cenotaphs across the country. Poppies on our chests. Pride in our hearts. In Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, at the Sullivan’s and Cole Harbour cenotaphs, large crowds gathered to show our immense respect for those who’ve sacrificed so much to safeguard our peace and security. You can see how deeply proud our community [...]
Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake represented the very best that Canadians have to offer. His volunteerism and love for our community will never be forgotten. I delivered $50,000 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund for improvements to PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Park in Dartmouth. This funding helped HRM widen and repave portions of [...]
Thank you to our great friends, Better Together Nova Scotia for inviting our team to help out with The Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! We are always so proud of the good work you do in our community. There’s still time to #GetYourPoppy
I’m in Washington D.C. this week with the Standing Committee on National Defence. Great to meet with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, MGen Michel-Henri St-Louis, and Sara Cohen. We discussed shared priorities, challenges, and the importance of the special relationship between Canada and the US.