Video of paddling in Dartmouth, NS from 1937.
I wanted to share this amazing video of paddling in Dartmouth, NS. It was shot by W.R. MacAskill back in 1937!
PM Trudeau visits Bridgetown NS – Nova Scotia Infrastructure Funding Announcement
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 [...]
ANNOUNCEMENT: $126,000 in funding for the Shubenacadie Canal Commission!
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 [...]
Had a blast on the set of CBC’s ‘Mr. D’ with my daughter Ava.
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!
Let’s support our home-town athletes at the Olympic Games RIO 2016!
Who will you be cheering for at RIO 2016? We have three home-town athletes at the Olympic Games! Come on Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! Let's give them all of our support! #Rio2016 #TeamCanada
Government of Canada Names Commissioners for National Inquiry Into MMIW
For 15+ years the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women have called on the Government of Canada to do something. They've called on the government to end unacceptable rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls. I'm proud that our Government is taking action after extensive consultation with Indigenous peoples. We've named five outstanding [...]
Dr. Jane Philpott, Minister of Health Visits Dartmouth-Cole Harbour!
Last evening, we were pleased to welcome Dr. Jane Philpott, Minister of Health to Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Her warmth and sincerity won over the large crowd at the Fairbanks Centre. Thank you all for coming!
Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation presented at a ceremony in Fall River, NS
Today, the following New Brunswick and Nova Scotia residents received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans: Carl Scovil Brown, Hampton, NB Daryl Cook, Bridgewater, NS Arnold Robert Garron, Yarmouth, NS George Wesley Grant, Lawrencetown, NS Debbie Lowther, Dartmouth, NS Edward A. Oursien, Beaverbrook, NB Joseph S. Savoy, [...]
Team Darren Fisher at Pride Halifax #PrideHalifax #pridehfx16
Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, Darren Fisher and Team Fisher march in the 2016 Halifax Pride Parade! What a fun day!
MP Darren Fisher Welcomes Sidney Crosby Back Home to Cole Harbour NS
What a day in Cole Harbour! I had the pleasure of welcoming Sidney Crosby back home to Cole Harbour with his 2nd Stanley Cup. What a treat for fans in our community. The crowd was truly epic and we had a fantastic day. Thanks for everything Sid!