Halloween is Still ON Here in Nova Scotia, & Dr. Strang has Come Up With Some Great Guidelines to Keep Us All Safe

Are all of you ghouls and goblins ready for a COVID-19 safe Halloween? I love, love, LOVE Halloween!!! From treat tunnels & slides, to tongs and hand sanitizer—folks are coming up with really smart and fun ways to 'hand' out treats this year!!! Halloween is still ON here in Nova Scotia, and Dr. Strang [...]

Halloween is Still ON Here in Nova Scotia, & Dr. Strang has Come Up With Some Great Guidelines to Keep Us All Safe2020-10-30T17:37:37-03:00

FREE 24/7 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support is Available in Canada

Hey, how are you making out today? I know that this pandemic has made life much harder for so many. Plus the days are getting shorter, and that can make it a bit harder too. Take care of yourself. And if you're feeling up to it—check in on your friends and family. A text [...]

FREE 24/7 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support is Available in Canada2020-10-30T17:32:24-03:00

We’re delivering $8.7 MILLION for Affordable Housing through the New Rapid Housing Initiative to HRM!

GREAT news.   The Halifax Regional Municipality will receive $8.7 MILLION for affordable housing through the New Rapid Housing Initiative (Major Cities Stream)! This is super news for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. And I want to stress that this is just ONE stream out of the $55 billion National Housing Strategy.   The goal of the [...]

We’re delivering $8.7 MILLION for Affordable Housing through the New Rapid Housing Initiative to HRM!2024-09-09T10:09:28-03:00

To the Small Business Owners and Employees in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, Thank YOU for All You Do

What Dartmouth—Cole Harbour small businesses have YOU supported during the pandemic? Whether it’s buying a bouquet from Janet's Flower Shop to brighten a loved one’s day, or grabbing breakfast for the fam at Palladium Family Restaurant, or beer delivery from North Brewing Company—small businesses make our communities vibrant! We know that it takes a [...]

To the Small Business Owners and Employees in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, Thank YOU for All You Do2020-10-23T20:33:40-03:00

As We Continue to Debate Bill C-7 in the House of Commons, I’ve Been Thinking a lot about Audrey Parker

As we continue to debate Bill C-7 in the House of Commons, I've been thinking a lot about Audrey Parker. This was the hardest speech I've ever given in the House, and her words will stay with me always. As a Parliamentarian and legislator, it's so important to me that I never forget the [...]

As We Continue to Debate Bill C-7 in the House of Commons, I’ve Been Thinking a lot about Audrey Parker2021-08-15T10:33:03-03:00

The Mi’kmaq MUST be Protected from Violence and We Must Respect and Implement Their Treaty Right to Hunt, Fish, & Gather in Pursuit of a ‘Moderate Livelihood.’

The Mi'kmaq MUST be protected from violence. And we must respect and implement their treaty right to hunt, fish, and gather in pursuit of a ‘moderate livelihood.’ Last night, (virtually) in the House of Commons, I spoke about the high volume of passionate emails I've received from folks across Dartmouth-Cole Harbour in support of [...]

The Mi’kmaq MUST be Protected from Violence and We Must Respect and Implement Their Treaty Right to Hunt, Fish, & Gather in Pursuit of a ‘Moderate Livelihood.’2021-08-15T10:33:36-03:00

I’m Disgusted by the Incidents of Violence in Digby County and I’ve Brought My Concerns Forward

I'm disgusted by the incidents of violence in Digby County. There's NO place for racist comments/actions against First Nations People—we are ALL Treaty People in Nova Scotia. I've brought my concerns forward to Minister Bernadette Jordan, and I know she's working on this. Minister Jordan's statement: https://www.facebook.com/BernadetteJordanNS/posts/1581531498720700 My previous statement: https://darrenfisher.ca/the-mikmaw-have-a.../ [...]

I’m Disgusted by the Incidents of Violence in Digby County and I’ve Brought My Concerns Forward2021-08-15T10:36:04-03:00

Download & Use the COVIDAlert App: It Should Go Live in Nova Scotia Very Soon!

Over the last few weeks we've seen a resurgence in COVID-19 cases across Canada. (Yes, even in the Atlantic Bubble!) It's up to all of us to do what we can to keep each other safe. What YOU can do: Limit in-person close contacts, and keep at least 2 metres away from others whenever [...]

Download & Use the COVIDAlert App: It Should Go Live in Nova Scotia Very Soon!2020-10-15T09:54:23-03:00

On World Mental Health Day, I Want to Remind You that FREE Mental Health & Substance Abuse Support is Available 24/7

On World Mental Health Day I want to remind you that FREE mental health and substance abuse support is available 24/7. Take care of yourself, take care of each other. Take that step https://ca.portal.gs/

On World Mental Health Day, I Want to Remind You that FREE Mental Health & Substance Abuse Support is Available 24/72020-10-11T17:56:17-03:00

We’re Working to Achieve Zero Plastic Waste in Canada by 2030

We must protect our oceans from harmful pollution. Did you know that only 9% of plastic in Canada gets recycled, with the remaining 91% contaminating our waterways with chemicals, creating microplastics and harming wildlife? We’re working to achieve zero plastic waste in Canada by 2030. Next step: We are banning harmful single-use plastic items [...]

We’re Working to Achieve Zero Plastic Waste in Canada by 20302020-10-11T17:49:40-03:00
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