Last night, as the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill was illuminated orange, a ceremony took place to honour and remember the Survivors of residential schools, and the children who never made it home. Today marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day that both honours the Survivors of residential schools and [...]
This sounds like a great event! The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum is holding their fundraiser, Farm Fest 2021 this Saturday night! The Lineup: DalKings Swing - Dance lesson at 5pm Stephanie Anderson - 6-7pm The Hightides - 7:30-8:30pm Avery Dakin - 9-10pm And I heard that the folks from North Brewing Company will be there [...]
My thoughts are with Wayne Harrett’s loved ones and everyone at 105.9 Seaside-FM. Wayne has given so much to Eastern Passage and to broadcasting. If you’ve had Wayne in your life, in any way, you’ve been lucky. Definitely one of the good ones.
What’s your favourite Chinese food restaurant in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour?!! Last night I had fantastic take out from You Like It Chinese Restaurant. It was so good! I had the C7 combo with honey garlic ribs, sweet and sour chicken, and fried rice. You can find You Like It Chinese Restaurant at 301 Main St [...]
Bonne Fête nationale de l’Acadie!!!
Totally blown away by this year’s Halifax Pride Ambassadors, GSA youth of Dartmouth’s MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning! Their speeches were so insightful and uplifting—couldn’t be more proud of them. The MacPhee Centre is a special place because of the incredible youth who take part—and the wonderful team who keep the programs up and [...]
For too long Canada’s LGBTQ2 public servants were persecuted and often fired just for being who they are. That makes flag raising ceremonies at places like the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth particularly important. We need to keep working hard to continue breaking down systemic barriers and building a society where everyone has [...]
So great to catch up with staff and clients at DASC Industries in Dartmouth. This superb social enterprise provides more than just good programs for adults with an intellectual disability, DASC helps clients achieve their true potential. It’s a wonderful place where you can feel a true sense of community too. It’s incredible and [...]
UPDATE ON NATIONAL PHARMACARE! I’m so excited about this!!!! As you know, I firmly believe that no one should have to choose between putting food on the table or paying for the prescription drugs they need. That’s why I’m a strong advocate for national universal pharmacare—and it just moved forward in a BIG way! [...]
When I’m not working, spending time with family & friends, or out in the community, I love repairing and saving vintage speakers and audio equipment from landfills. Giving them new life! So many projects, but so little time. My turntables and amplifier are from the 1970s, my speakers are from the 1980s and 90s… [...]