What a lovely children's book! As you can see from the front cover, the book takes place in the Heritage Park on Bissett Road in Cole Harbour! I just learned that 10% of the profits from "As I Walk" will be going to the Cole Harbour Parks & Trails Association. Well done Anita and [...]
When you tour Sullivan's Pond & Canal Greenway Park, and you see the Sawmill River Daylighting project - you understand why investing in good infrastructure matters! I was pleased to show Infrastructure Minister, François-Philippe Champagne the results of the Government of Canada investment to daylight Sawmill River and make improvements to the area. James [...]
It is truly an honour to have Hon. LGen (Ret'd) Roméo A. Dallaire before us at the Standing Committee on National Defence to discuss Canada’s contribution to international peacekeeping. I expect that today’s meeting will focus on the use of child soldiers in conflicts, and the way peacekeeping operations have evolved. [...]
“This lake, the paddling community, it’s the identity of Dartmouth. It is. It’s absolute culture here. You never drive by this lake, when there’s not ice on it, that somebody’s not paddling, rowing, kayaking. This lake is so well used.” https://globalnews.ca/…/how-lake-banook-is-part-of-the-cul…/
Have you seen the new Dartmouth palm trees yet? Shout out to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission and Lemon Dogs Tacos, Freezies and Lemonade! The Lockside Canteen in Shubie Park looks incredible.
Do you go to the Dartmouth Farmers' Market at Alderney Landing on Saturdays? It's a big part of our weekend routine - and a Saturday doesn't feel like a Saturday without it! If you've never been there, you should go this weekend. There are so many wonderful vendors. Don't forget that every Sunday is [...]
The first ever Dartmouth Colour Festival took place over the weekend. Folks played with colours, danced and listened to music. The event was all about spreading love and joy and was open to all ages! Fun!
Over the weekend I held another Community Coffee. This time we met up in Woodside, and as always, I was happy that you took the time to share your thoughts. I've held over 10 of these meet-ups, because knowing what matters most to you, matters to me! Thanks to everyone who stopped by. [...]
Celebrating the first-ever United Nations International Day of Sign Languages with representatives from the Deaf community!
Strides for Melanoma today in Shubie Park. This was the 7th annual walk and a large group came out to remember, support and spread awareness.