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    Dartmouth 4 Pad Arena Progress

    Just a quick note: It's nice to see the Dartmouth 4-Pad Arena progressing nicely! I am so excited for this to open up. It'll be great for our community.

    Dartmouth 4 Pad Arena Progress2017-06-17T13:39:18-03:00

      CBC INTERVIEW: Walking With Julie: Liberal MP Darren Fisher

      This spring CBC’s Julie Van Dusen caught up with some MPs on Parliament Hill for a series of informal chats as they raced from Centre Block to their next meeting. Julie asks about their favourite hobbies, toughest challenges and inspiring moments in and outside of politics. This is the fourth video in a series appearing [...]

      CBC INTERVIEW: Walking With Julie: Liberal MP Darren Fisher2016-07-08T16:47:16-03:00

        EPIC Canadian Run with Darren & Team Fisher in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour!

        Darren and Team Fisher volunteered at the Epic Canadian Run in Dartmouth, NS. This Canadian-themed, 5K, 10K, and now Quarter & Half Marathon, is the first event of the 2016 EPIC Canada Day Weekend, and the BEST way for Runners & Walkers to celebrate the biggest holiday on the Canadian calendar! Each year, the [...]

        EPIC Canadian Run with Darren & Team Fisher in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour!2017-06-17T13:39:18-03:00

          Statement on Mr. Blindheim and Veterans with similar urgent needs

          Today compassion and good sense has prevailed over red tape. My fellow Nova Scotia caucus colleagues and I have been working tirelessly advocating on behalf of Mr. Blindheim and other Veterans with similar urgent needs. Over the past few months my colleagues and I have met with Minister Hehr several times to go over issues [...]

          Statement on Mr. Blindheim and Veterans with similar urgent needs2016-06-24T12:39:36-03:00

            Happy National Aboriginal Day!

            Today is National Aboriginal Day! On this day we celebrate the distinct cultures and histories of our aboriginal peoples, as well as the valuable contributions they have made to Canada. National Aboriginal Day was officially proclaimed by the federal government in 1996 following consultation with indigenous groups and organizations. This year’s celebration is particularly special [...]

            Happy National Aboriginal Day!2017-06-17T13:39:18-03:00

              Building the Dartmouth North Community Farm – Dartmouth North CFC Nova Scotia

              When we plant together we grow together! Our community came together to build the Dartmouth North Community Farm. Dartmouth North Community Food Centre is a project of Dartmouth Family Centre. The Dartmouth Family Centre is located in North Dartmouth, an under-served and high-needs area with a dearth of community gathering spaces. The area is [...]

              Building the Dartmouth North Community Farm – Dartmouth North CFC Nova Scotia2017-06-17T13:39:18-03:00

                VETS Canada Coast to Coast 2016 Tour of Duty “Boots on the Ground” Walk

                We walked through Halifax on Saturday in search and support of Veterans living homeless/in-crisis. This powerful tour is to encourage dialogue at both the community and national level and to locate Veterans in need. VETS Canada is a national charity and service provider of Veterans Affairs Canada. They're a volunteer-lead organization which has assisted hundreds [...]

                VETS Canada Coast to Coast 2016 Tour of Duty “Boots on the Ground” Walk2017-06-17T13:39:18-03:00