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Our Government has been Procuring and Paying for COVID-19 Vaccines, and We’re Regularly Delivering them to the Provinces and Territories

Roll up your sleeves Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! Our Government has been procuring and paying for COVID-19 vaccines, and we're regularly delivering them to the provinces and territories. Nova Scotia has vaccines in stock, and they're moving through their roll out plan. You can learn more about their plan here: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/vaccine/ I'm booked to get my AstraZeneca [...]

Our Government has been Procuring and Paying for COVID-19 Vaccines, and We’re Regularly Delivering them to the Provinces and Territories2021-05-28T09:57:01-03:00

We’re delivering $5.9 Million to expand virtual health care services in Nova Scotia!

Our Government is investing almost $5.9 million to expand virtual health care services in Nova Scotia! We know that some appointments and support with health care professionals can be handled virtually. This funding will help the Nova Scotians by: Improving access to e-mental health and addictions supports for children, youth and adults; Investing in [...]

We’re delivering $5.9 Million to expand virtual health care services in Nova Scotia!2021-07-19T13:18:44-03:00

I Dropped in to Visit My Pals Over at LakeCity Works Plastics

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 Dropped in to Visit My Pals Over at LakeCity Works Plastics2021-04-09T17:32:41-03:00

We just delivered $500,000 in funding to Dartmouth’s VETS Canada!

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. [...]

We just delivered $500,000 in funding to Dartmouth’s VETS Canada!2021-07-19T13:20:06-03:00

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!

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 [...]

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!2021-04-08T16:56:28-03:00

Are You Wearing Tartan Today?

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? [...]

Are You Wearing Tartan Today?2021-04-08T17:02:40-03:00

CBC: “The Canadian government plans to formally apologize to members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion”

"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 [...]

CBC: “The Canadian government plans to formally apologize to members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion”2021-04-01T17:55:21-03:00

There Are So Many Interesting and Great Small Businesses Across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!

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. [...]

There Are So Many Interesting and Great Small Businesses Across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!2021-04-01T18:14:25-03:00