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 [...]
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!
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, [...]
Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, Darren Fisher and Team Fisher march in the 2016 Halifax Pride Parade! What a fun day!
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!
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.
