Blog – Page 161 – Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament Dartmouth

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the 14 young women murdered at the École Polytechnique de Montréal

Geneviève Bergeron Maryse Laganière Hélène Colgan Maryse Leclair Nathalie Croteau Anne-Marie Lemay Barbara Daigneault Sonia Pelletier Anne-Marie Edward Michèle Richard Maud Haviernick Annie St-Arneault Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz Annie Turcotte On the National Day of Remembrance [...]

December 6th 1917: On that cold day in December, the Halifax Harbour and surrounding communities were ripped apart by a massive explosion

“Hold up the train. Ammunition ship afire in harbour making for Pier 6 and will explode. Guess this will be my last message. Good-bye boys.” -Vince Coleman, Train Dispatcher December 6th 1917 On that [...]

The Shubie Park Tree Lighting is always one of my favourite events of the year

What a magical event! The Shubie Park Tree Lighting is always one of my favourite events of the year. From marshmallow roasting, to a visit from Santa—this event showcases our community’s bright spirit! Thank [...]

I’ve just been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors!

I've just been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors! I'm looking forward to working with my colleague Minister Kamal Khera to ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to age [...]

My AMAZING team is volunteering to make take-home rapid test kits in Burnside

My AMAZING team is volunteering to make take-home rapid test kits in Burnside this afternoon. The incredible Test to Protect program relies on volunteers to make these kits, and to help out at rapid [...]

Last weekend, I attended the 12th Annual Cole Harbour Tree Lighting

Hot chocolate, carols, and bright lights—it’s Tree Lighting season! Last weekend I attended the 12th Annual Cole Harbour Tree Lighting. Held at the Cole Harbour fire hall, it’s always a wonderful event. The warm [...]