"I think there's a big difference between cancelling youth sport and working diligently to protect the brains of young athletes." Last week I was on CBC's Power & Politics to talk about concussions in sport. During the interview they asked me about the NSSAF decision to cancel rugby in high schools across the province. [...]
There’s nowhere in Nova Scotia that’s more than 67kms from the ocean. The ocean is an incredible economic driver and opportunity for our region. Our Government believes in companies like Dartmouth’s LeeWay Marine- a company that provides support for rapid environmental response, ocean technology testing & research, surveys and more. Last Friday I visited [...]
Over the weekend we joined our community to remember and honour those who fought and those who sacrificed their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War. While I attended the ceremony in Dartmouth's Commodore Park, the Minister of Veteran's Affairs, the Hon. Lawrence MacAulay attended the Halifax service at [...]
Beautiful day for the Battle of The Atlantic Parade and Ceremony at Commodore Park in Dartmouth. Thanks to Centennial Branch 160 in partnership with Somme Branch 31 and Army Navy Air Force Unit 349.
The one day of the year I’ll agree to call Dartmouth the Darkside! 😉😉
If you don't have a plan for the environment, you don't have a plan. Period. 🌎 We're taking strong climate action now, not *just* because we want to, but because we HAVE to. Learn more about our plan: https://www.canada.ca/…/w…/climatechange/climate-action.html
Are you a young person in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour between the ages of 15 and 30? Are you looking for a summer job? We believe in youth and we’re helping them find meaningful work experience by investing in the Canada Summer Jobs Program! Work for a non profit, a small business or in the public [...]
Do you agree with Gary Bettman and the NHL?! NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman appeared as a witness before our Committee on Sports-related Concussions in Canada. Bettman and the NHL do not believe that there is a link between hits & concussions, and CTE. What do you think?
Great to meet with these bright Dartmouth High students taking part in the National Student Commonwealth Forum. We chatted about environmental sustainability and renewable energy, street checks in HRM, and the importance of community gardens and planting food on city property (eg. Fruit trees).
Today's the day! We're making it more affordable for Canadians to make the switch to a new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV), by providing a NEW incentive of up to $5,000! Learn more: http://www.tc.gc.ca/…/innovativ…/zero-emission-vehicles.html