Canada's #COVID19 vaccine roll out has really ramped up! Vaccines are in stock, so let's keep the momentum up! Book your vaccine appointment as soon as the time comes so we can get our numbers up towards herd immunity. We've got this! https://novascotia.ca/.../book-your-vaccination-appointment/
The Gloria Fisher Business Person of the Year Award is given annually to a local downtown Dartmouth entrepreneur who is doing exceptional work in our community. Established by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission to honour my late Nanny Gloria Fisher, this award is presented to a local Downtown business person who demonstrates an excellent [...]
I just announced that our Government is investing almost $4.5 million in the Youth Climate Action Now (YouCAN) project led by Clean Foundation and their partners. This project will engage 70,000 youth across Atlantic Canada, empowering them to take #ClimateAction in their communities. This is an exciting and large climate action project, and I [...]
Incredible news!! Local company, GRIFFIN Engineered Systems was just awarded a $1.6 MILLION dollar contract from the Government of Canada to provide two ice skimmers for the Canadian Coast Guard! (With an option to buy more!) Did you know that the Canadian Coast Guard plays a crucial role in protecting our oceans from coast [...]
Canada remembers Captain Jenn Casey. Thinking of her loved ones, and all of her comrades in the Royal Canadian Air Force today. She was such a bright light who radiated so much joy for others.
Last night we learned from CSIS that Ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE) groups are working together during this pandemic to push their hateful and dangerous agendas. There’s no question that these groups are spreading anti-vaxxer rhetoric and misinformation across social media and in our communities. We must all remain vigilant. Thank you to Canada’s [...]
435,000 That's how many children the tax-free Canada Child Benefit (CCB) has helped lift out of poverty. It's still not enough. The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for most. But young families in particular have been impacted by unpredictable added expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why we announced the Canada Child Benefit [...]
Oh. my. gosh. So good! Have you had takeout from Jamieson's Irish Pub in Cole Harbour? Ava and I drove over to pick up our Saturday night take out for the fam. So many of you reminded me about how GREAT their fish & chips are, so I had to have 'em. We also tried the [...]
Thank you nurses!! I am so grateful for the nurses here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour and right across Canada for working so hard to care for others. I know that these are particularly challenging times for so many working in health care. Thank you so much for all you do. #NursesWeek
Now that Nova Scotia is in the #thirdwave of this pandemic, it's more important than ever to remember that vaccines save lives. They help prevent illness and disease, and they allow for us to be closer to the things we enjoy and the ones we love. Each COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and approved by [...]