Minister Joanne Bernard and I held a Dartmouth North Community BBQ last weekend. We were so thrilled to have hundreds of you visit with us and enjoy the day. We can't wait to host another. Folks really loved the DJ music, face-painting and bouncy castle. Here are a few photos from the free BBQ. Know [...]
We must do more to address homelessness in Canada. Homelessness is a challenge in all regions of our country. Each year, nearly 140,000 people continue to use emergency shelters across Canada. We must find long-term solutions which help people exit homelessness and establish stable housing. We’re lucky to have so many organizations that help families [...]
I had an incredible tour of Survival Systems Limited in the Dartmouth Woodside Industrial Park. It was UNREAL! They focus on amazing simulations of aircraft over-water ditching and more. I've never seen a simulated situation be so realistic. It was intense. The work they do ensures that folks in the military or offshore industries are [...]
Darren and Heather MacDonald, Executive Director of MCCL view amazing photographs taken by MCCL students. I want to tell you about one of my favourite places in Dartmouth. Founded back in 2009, the MacPhee Centre for Creative learning (MCCL) is near and dear to my heart. Every day youth slip through the [...]
We can achieve great things when all levels of government work together. Today I had the pleasure of welcoming the Honourable Scott Brison to the NSCC Waterfront Campus in Dartmouth for a major announcement. On behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), Brison announced a total of $7.1 [...]
Our paddling and rowing clubs are a huge part of our community here in Dartmouth. They promote and cultivate a healthy active lifestyle by creating and fostering athletes- and- they’ve ensured that more folks can participate in sport – building a strong sense of community pride. When we invest in infrastructure improvements and facility upgrades- [...]
I wanted to share this amazing video of paddling in Dartmouth, NS. It was shot by W.R. MacAskill back in 1937!
Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to Nova Scotia to announce $122M in infrastructure funding for the province of Nova Scotia! As a former municipal councilor I know how badly we need this funding. Halifax Regional Municipality will see millions in funding for clean water and wastewater maintenance, renewal and installation. We’ll also see a [...]
I’m pleased to announce a $126,000 contribution to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission through the ACOA Innovative Communities Fund. This non-repayable contribution will see construction, repairs and upgrades made to docks, the Fairbanks Centre and infrastructure along the waterway. The funding will also be used to support marketing efforts to enhance the Canal’s position as a [...]
My daughter Ava and I had a blast on the set of CBC's 'Mr. D.' Ava was able to take part in a scene!