Halifax Pride 2018
Love is love. Our team had a blast at Halifax Pride 2018. Despite the weather, the crowds were huge and supportive. Thank you to everyone at Halifax Pride for making this wonderful parade possible.
Great Time Checking Out How Entrepreneur Colin Duggan Harvests Salt
Had a great time checking out how entrepreneur Colin Duggan harvests salt. Tidal Salt is a very cool small business that produces various flavoured sea salts, you can buy their products at farm markets and local shops all over Dartmouth-Cole Harbour- a Piece of Nova Scotia. tidalsalt.ca
Dalhousie University will Receive $635,000 to Monitor North Atlantic Right Whales in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence and in Roseway Basin
Today in Dartmouth on behalf of Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, I launched the Marine Environmental Quality Initiative as part of Canada's Oceans Protection Plan! Our endangered North Atlantic right whale, Southern Resident killer whale and the St. Lawrence Estuary beluga are vulnerable and matter to Canadians. We're investing $26 million in a number of projects [...]
$90 Million Investment to Upgrade a Very Deadly Stretch of Highway 104
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $90 million investment to twin/upgrade a very deadly stretch of Highway 104! He singled out Fire Chief Joe MacDonald for his advocacy and tireless efforts to have this highway twinned. So many Nova Scotian's travel this highway, including numerous students headed to StFX University. I applaud everyone who [...]
Minister Tassi Will Help our Government Better Understand the Needs of Canadian Seniors
Many seniors in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour have contacted me, asking that we create a Minister of Seniors. Done! Today, Filomena Tassi became Canada's new Minister of Seniors! Minister Tassi will help our Government better understand the needs of Canadian seniors. She'll ensure that programs and services are developed that properly respond to Canada's aging population. [...]
Great to See Minister McKenna Join MLA Mombourquette to Announce Expansions to Green Programs Here in Nova Scotia
It's not everyday you have a federal Cabinet Minister on your lawn in Dartmouth! The federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna joined MLA Derek Mombourquette Sydney-Whitney Pier, provincial Minister of Energy and Mines to announce the expansion of the Home Energy Assessment, Green Heat and Efficient Products Installation programs for homeowners that use non-electric [...]
The “Pathways to Shipbuilding” Indigenous Education and Apprenticeship Program Continues to Make a Huge Positive Impact
The “Pathways to Shipbuilding” indigenous education and apprenticeship program is something we can all be very proud of. Canadians from coast to coast to coast support the National Shipbuilding Strategy. We’re rebuilding our marine industry while supporting technological innovation and helping build our economy. So far through projects like this, more than 1,500 Indigenous individuals [...]
Proud to Recognize and Support Emme Morin and Her “Epic Endeavour”!
This week I commended the incredible Emme Morin for “Emme’s Epic Endeavour for Extraordinary Kids”. On August 12th she will attempt the ‘Big Swim’ across the Northumberland Straight in support of Brigadoon Village! Emme is an incredible 14-year-old from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour I couldn’t be prouder to cheer her on. You can learn more about Emme’s Epic [...]
Have You Heard About the Tiny Home Lottery by LakeCity Works?
Have you heard about the Tiny Home Lottery by LakeCity Works? They’re working with local students and volunteers to build a tiny home to auction off via their Tiny Home Lottery! It’s a great initiative, with all of the proceeds going to help LakeCity Works and their efforts to help people living with mental illness. These [...]
Thrilled to Unveil the New Dartmouth North Outdoor Library and Playground!
Last Friday our community unveiled the new Dartmouth North Outdoor Library and Playground! Check out the photos, the space is incredible. This outdoor library is one of the first in Canada! Bring your kids there and you’ll find that it’s a modern space that brings together nature, technology and best of all- our community. This [...]