AMAZING NEWS for active transportation in our municipality! Together, the Government of Canada, Government of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality are investing $25 Million for the Halifax Regional Centre All Ages and Abilities Bikeway Network!! Spanning through Dartmouth and Halifax, this network will include a 30km system of bicycle and pedestrian pathways. [...]
Did you know that today, more people are working than at any other point in Canada’s history? And did you know that Canada’s poverty rate is at its lowest level on record? We’re working on making life more affordable for all Canadians, and we’ve made great progress, however there is still more we need [...]
Like many here in Dartmouth, I was disheartened and downright angry that this act of hate happened in our community, or anywhere. But the support this couple is receiving, and the amount of people who marched on Saturday, is uplifting We can do better. https://www.cbc.ca/…/dartmouth-mini-pride-parade-response-h…
Will you join me and write a letter to Dartmouth's 9-year-old Leeland Hill? Leeland is hoping for lots of letters, that especially feature stories and pictures of pets! Leeland Hill 27 Jackson Rd, Unit 7 Dartmouth, N.S. B3A 4A4 There have been wonderful stories about Leeland lately. But this one is so neat: https://www.cbc.ca/…/missing-dove-s-visit-to-terminally-ill… [...]
It's come full circle! My private member's Bill, C-238, the 'National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act' is now a National Strategy across Canada. This handy CBC video explains what the strategy includes. It's amazing how many of these Mercury bearing bulbs exist, and with their long life-span [...]
We’re investing in seniors to make sure that all Canadians can enjoy a better life in their later years. Increasing Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, putting up to $2,000 more dollars in the pockets of the most vulnerable single seniors. Restoring the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS to age [...]
The Port City Café is located at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. They started out at the Saturday Farmer's Market and now they're there every day with a permanent location!
Here is this years Stoo Metz Halifax Pride photo. Incredible as usual wouldn’t you say???? Way to go Stoo! You’re incredible!
We had a great time at the opening ceremonies in Dartmouth for Nova Multifest! This FREE multicultural event is on this weekend at Alderney Landing, and it’s organized by volunteers of the Nova Multifest Society! Learn more: https://multifestns.ca
Note to self: try to take selfies with Tobey AFTER taking him for a walk!