The assault on Vimy Ridge began at 5:30 am on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917. It was the first occasion on which all four divisions of the Canadian Corps attacked as a composite formation. Today we planted a #Vimy oak at Sullivan’s Pond in Dartmouth as we near the 101st anniversary. Thanks to John Harrison and those [...]
Happy Tartan Day!! Here's a #FridayFlashback to the Dartmouth tartan unveiling! This beautiful and proud Dartmouth tartan was created by Deana Lloy and is filled significance. Here's an excerpt from the The Chronicle Herald where they described what the tartan stands for: "•Yellow represents three rowing clubs on Lake Banook, where fond memories are held of people filling the [...]
My Private Member's Bill, C-238, 'The National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act', became law back in June. A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to share my passion on this important issue with attendees at the National Forum on the Development of a National Strategy for Safe [...]
This week is an information overload!! I’m traveling with the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development this week as part of our study on clean technology in Canada. We started off in Calgary for two days’ worth of meetings. So far we've met with: Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance [...]
Today, on International Women's Day 2018, the Viola Desmond $10 Bill was unveiled by Desmond's sister Wanda Robson in Halifax. Viola Desmond was born and raised in Halifax and although she was educated as a teacher, she was a well-known, successful entrepreneur. In 1946 Desmond traveled to New Glasgow on business and suffered car [...]
Was great to meet with the owner of Project EH today. Ben dropped by to show off some of his awesome new clothing line, and to tell us that 20% of proceeds go towards charitable causes. Their first initiative is giving back to Canadian Military, Veterans, and First Responders who are dealing with PTSD. [...]
I was honoured to present Autism Nova Scotia’s proposal for the ‘Consideration of an Atlantic Autism Alliance’ to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, with my colleague Darrell Samson. Across Canada, there is an extraordinary network of stakeholders raising awareness and providing services to families. Here in Nova Scotia, Autism NS promotes understanding, acceptance, and collaborative approaches for those living [...]
IT'S OFFICIAL! Shubenacadie Sam did NOT see his shadow! Looks like we're in for an early spring folks! Take it with a grain of salt, I'm told that groundhogs are only right 39% of the time...
I love these notes from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax! You can see the real difference the Canada Summer Jobs program is making in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. The deadline for Canada Summer Jobs is tomorrow! Are you looking to hire a student this summer? The Canada Summer Jobs program is here to help [...]
I was honoured to be a part of today's Canada's Naval Memorial - HMCS Sackville announcement. I joined the Hon. Scott Brison, Bernadette Jordan and Darrell Samson to announce a $3.5M contribution to provide extensive repair work with the ultimate goal of restoring and preserving this great ship. The HMCS Sackville is the last surviving Flower-class corvette that served in the [...]