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NEW: Canadian Dental Care Plan for Uninsured Canadians
We just announced the Canadian Dental Care Plan! I regularly receive calls from uninsured seniors in need of affordable dental care. Their heartbreaking stories have remained top-of-mind for me as I’ve advocated for a [...]
Remembering the 14 women who were murdered in an act of hatred at École Polytechnique de Montréal
We remember the 14 women who were murdered in an act of hatred at École Polytechnique de Montréal. They were killed because they were women. On the National Day or Remembrance and Action on [...]
Many gathered at the Dartmouth North Mont Blanc Cannon site for the annual Halifax Explosion ceremony
On Dec 6th 1917, when the SS Imo collided with the explosive laden SS Mont Blanc, the cities, towns and villages around Halifax Harbour were changed forever. Around 2,200 people were killed and more [...]
A ceremony took place along the shores of the Harbour, in memory of those lost at Turtle Grove in Dartmouth
An intimate ceremony took place this morning along the shores of the Harbour, in memory of those lost at Turtle Grove in Dartmouth. In 1917, communities were ripped apart, including the Mi’kmaq village of [...]
On this International Volunteer Day: thank you to all of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s selfless helpers!
Whenever I think about International Volunteer Day, I think about this quote from Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ I know it to be true. Dartmouth—Cole [...]
I stood in the House of Commons to honour and acknowledge the passing of April Wine’s Myles Goodwyn
It is a true privilege to stand up in the House of Commons to honour and acknowledge the passing of April Wine's Myles Goodwyn. Raised in Waverly, Nova Scotia—Myles made us all so proud [...]