Happy Birthday to the Legendary Paul Henderson!
Happy birthday to the legendary Paul Henderson! With just 34 seconds left in Game 8 of the Canada 🇨🇦 VS USSR Summit Series, Henderson scored the winning goal- and Canada won the series!!
The New Interim House of Commons Chamber Located in West Block
Happy Monday, folks!! We’re back in Ottawa in the new Interim House of Commons Chamber, located in West Block. It was great to spend more time over the past month back in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. It gave me the opportunity to meet with many constituents and stakeholders, visit small businesses and more. Have a great [...]
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) application period has been extended to February 3, 2019!
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) application period has been extended! The deadline to apply is now February 3, 2019. If you’re looking to hire a young person this summer, the Canada Summer Jobs program can help you out. Not-for-profit employers can receive funding for up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly [...]
Small Business Shout Out: Very Local Greens
Did you know that this is happening in Downtown Dartmouth??? Phil Hatcher is growing leafy greens in a shipping container all year long in Downtown Dartmouth. Now THIS is incredible. Dartmouth-Cole Harbour has many innovative, bright entrepreneurs making a difference in our community. Small businesses are critical to our economy, and they play a [...]
Small Business Shout Out: Janet’s Flowers Ltd
For over three decades, Janet's Flowers Ltd has been a staple in Dartmouth! Phyllis and the team's beautiful floral arrangements are well known in our community. You can find their cheery space at 69 Portland Street in Downtown Dartmouth. Did you know that 98% of all businesses in Canada are small businesses? Small businesses [...]
Great to have Mary Ng, the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion in Dartmouth today!
Great to have Mary Ng, the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion in Dartmouth today! We started things off at Alderney Landing with a panel on Red Tape Reduction with the CFIB. I love it when all levels of Government work together. Great discussion on how we’re working to remove the regulatory [...]
Small Business Shout Out: New Scotland Clothing Co.
Entrepreneurs are taking chances, and shaping Downtown Dartmouth! New Scotland Clothing Co. is located at 102 Portland Street. Love the quality of their clothing! Don’t forget to visit New Scotland Brewing Co. at 91 Alderney Drive for a brew after!
Small Business Shout Out: New Leaf Café by Easter Seals Nova Scotia
They're open!! The brand new New Leaf Café by Easter Seals Nova Scotia is now open for business! They're located at 22 Fielding Ave in Burnside, and I can tell you first-hand that their food is delicious! I'm addicted to their cinnamon buns. Their regular hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 [...]
The Zatzman Sportsplex
Thank you to the Zatzman family for giving back to Dartmouth in the name of former Mayor Joseph Zatzman! I can’t wait for opening day! https://www.cbc.ca/…/dartmouth-sportsplex-sports-facility-j…
Small Business Shout Out: Audrey’s Little Shop of Plants
Have you been to Audrey’s Little Shop of Plants at 104 Portland St in Dartmouth yet? Her terrariums, succulents and other plants are incredible. What an inspiring place! Small businesses like Audrey’s make our community a better place to be. We’ve been making it easier to start and grow businesses. We’re working hard to [...]