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!
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
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 [...]
