Tuesday, February 2, 2021 We've been asking Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel since March 14th 2020. Throughout the pandemic we've put in place measures to protect Canadians from COVID-19. And we know that our travel measures are working, but as new and more infectious variants of the virus emerge, our government is taking [...]
From family game night with curry from Cha Baa Thai Restaurant, to pancakes at Palladium Family Restaurant— we had a great weekend. I’m so grateful that Nova Scotians are working so hard to follow public health measures. It is so wonderful to be able to visit small local businesses across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. I hope [...]
It’s #BellLetsTalk day. This is Bell’s fundraiser in support of mental health. Each time you watch the official Bell Let’s Talk Day video, Bell will donate 5¢ towards mental health initiatives. There are other ways you can take part too: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ Bell Let’s Talk day is always a good opportunity to start a dialogue, [...]
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 I’ve been made aware that there are folks spreading fear over Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine supply. This is simply not the time for petty partisan politics. This is not a time for fear mongering. This is the time for all of us to work together, to do everything we can to [...]
Folks in Dartmouth are doing incredible things! Including creating brilliant technology to support our oceans. Yesterday I announced $1,313,742 in repayable support for three Dartmouth based ocean technology companies. Global Spatial Technology Solutions Reftek Systems Sensor Technology We have so much to be proud of here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! Read more: https://www.canada.ca/.../dartmouth-companies-develop... [...]
I'm encouraging children across Dartmouth-Cole Harbour to take part in Valentines for Vets! For the past 25 years, kids across Canada have been taking part, to show Veterans how grateful they are for the sacrifices they've made. The valentines always bring smiles and so much joy. This is a great program for parents, guardians, [...]
Morning all! I heard that the province of Nova Scotia is looking for volunteers to help out at COVID-19 immunization clinics! Lots of volunteer opportunities won’t require a medical background. If you’re ready and able to help, you can sign up here: http://www.nshealth.ca/.../apply-contact-volunteer-services (Please direct any questions you have to the Volunteer Services contact [...]
The Nova Scotia Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act came into effect yesterday. This will help save lives by helping Nova Scotians waiting for a transplant get one sooner by increasing organ and tissue donation. Details on the provincial government’s Nova Scotia Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/organ-and-tissue-donation-changes/ [...]
SHARE to help! Monday blues turning into the Tuesday blues, turning into the weekly blues? It’s okay to not be okay. But please know that free mental health & substance abuse help is available! 24/7. Wellnesstogether.ca
So grateful that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined me virtually to meet with health care workers at the Dartmouth General Hospital today. I still have goosebumps from listening to their stories about life on the frontlines of this pandemic. Through uncertainty they've stepped up, pivoted and implemented safe ways to treat these infections, while [...]
