Folks, we just released Budget 2019, and it’s good news for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. From protecting pensions, to first-time home buyer incentives, to autism support, there’s a lot to go over! Here are a few budget snippets, and I encourage you to have a read through the plan itself, the link in the bottom. Budget [...]
Some of you may be following Audrey Parker’s heartbreaking story in the media. My heart goes out to Audrey and her family. And I commend Audrey for her advocacy. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) was an arduous piece of legislation to pass. As you can imagine, it was extremely complicated to study and move [...]
“The Canada Child Benefit is that little bit that helps us out each month! We are a family of two very active little boys and two very busy, and loving, parents. As a family we love to get out together, whether it be jogging through the park with the stroller, or playing down [...]
2018 Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Canada Day BBQ - PHOTOS! The 2018 Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Canada Day Barbecue was a huge success! Over 400 folks from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour celebrated our incredible country at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm with us. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who made this event possible. We couldn't do [...]
I think I can speak for most Canadians when I say that the pictures coming out of the US are troubling. As a Dad, I am deeply disturbed to see these children locked in cages and I feel that we must make sure that the safety, well-being, and security of all children are put [...]
Now this is incredible news for Dartmouth! Dartmouth’s Lake Banook just won the right to host the Canoe Sprint World Championships in 2022 under the theme “Come Paddle with Us”. Congratulations to Mayor Savage, the folks at Colour, and CanoeKayak Canada Atlantic for this successful bid. Paddling is a proud Dartmouth tradition and I [...]
Hey everybody! It’s been awhile but we’re finally ready to talk about our major project! We’re hosting a mental health town hall at Dartmouth High School on April 4th! The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the auditorium! We’ll be focusing on discussing youth mental health and allowing people from the audience [...]
Did you know that Budget 2018 proposes the single largest investment in fundamental research in Canadian history? We are a country of innovators. When we foster courage, curiosity, creativity and Canadians’ collaborative spirit - we promote the kinds of innovations and technologies that improve our daily lives and drive our economy, and our country, [...]
Well folks, Budget 2018 is out and it’s good news for Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. This morning, I thought I'd mention a few things that stood out to me. From improving the Working Income Tax Benefit, to making Employment Insurance more responsive and effective, to taking the first step toward implementing National Pharmacare [...]
Remembering Mona Parsons on Nova Scotia Heritage Day Over Canada’s 150 years as a nation we have seen a number of incredibly brave and heroic individuals who make us proud to be Canadian. One of the lesser known examples of these heroes is Nova Scotia’s own Mona Louise Parsons. Born 117 years ago on [...]