I dropped in to visit my pals over at LakeCity Works Plastics. Just like LakeCity Woodworkers, LakeCity Plastics helps provide employment opportunities for individuals with mental illness. Plastics that were headed to landfills or for incineration are diverted and and recycled into plastic “lumber”. Then the Plastics team at LakeCity builds beautiful and durable outdoor furniture! LakeCity [...]
I am thrilled to announce $500,000 in funding to Dartmouth’s VETS Canada through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund! Veterans Emergency Transition Services helps homeless and at-risk veterans, including by assisting them in reintegrating back to civilian life. I know that Jim, Debbie and the team work so hard to help veterans and their families. [...]
Heartfelt congratulations to my pal Tareq Hadhad, his family, and the whole team at Peace by Chocolate on the Grand Opening of their new store on the Halifax waterfront! Incredible chocolatiers, the Hadhad family has been making beautiful treats for decades. But in 2012 their chocolate factory in Syria was destroyed. The family had to leave everything [...]
They’re back!! CTV just posted this photo taken by Carl Pomeroy, of the return of our Sullivan’s Pond geese. They spent the cold winter months at Hope For Wildlife. Thanks for taking care of these beloved geese, Hope & team!
There are so many beautiful tartans to wear on Tartan Day—but the Dartmouth City of Lakes tartan is my favourite. Love this older photo with my pal Tony Mancini sporting the City of Lakes tartan masks! These beautiful masks were made by Red Label Kilts & Tartan Design by Deana Lloy. Are you wearing tartan today? [...]
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful long weekend. I just picked up these delicious cookies and sweets from Karyn’s Cookies and Treats. Thanks, Karyn!
"The Canadian government plans to formally apologize to members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion — the country's first and only segregated military unit — for the treatment they endured during and following their service in the First World War. Many Black men were rejected from enlisting during the First World War because of [...]
There are so many interesting and great small businesses across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! E.P. Bligh does incredible work. I had them service and rewire this vintage radio / turntable console I refinished. Now it’s better than new! Need that vintage record player serviced? Give em a try! They’re located at 169 Main St in Dartmouth. [...]
Getting ready for Question Period in the House of Commons, and making sure I’m wearing purple today! It’s Purple Day, an important day to increase awareness about epilepsy. My pal Cassidy Megan created this idea back in 2008. And MP Geoff Regan sponsored the Purple Day Act, making this an official day of awareness across Canada! [...]
We're working to DOUBLE our support to municipalities across the country through the GTF, renaming it the Canada Community-Building Fund. This would mean $2.2 billion more for projects across Canada, more money for projects here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour‼️ We know that Canada's municipalities are a key partner in our path to a strong recovery. [...]