We're helping Canadian business owners and charities keep their staff on the payroll, rehire those previously laid off, and ensure workers can access a decent income. The Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy covers 75% of an employee's wages. This is another tool to help employers rebound following the pandemic. Eligible employers can apply today! https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy/cews-how-apply.html [...]

Nova Scotia’s strength comes from our community. And I have no doubt that Nova Scotians, and folks across Canada will come together to support one another through this tragedy. Tonight, April 24th at 7:00pm, please tune into #NovaScotiaRemembers – a tribute for those we lost. The program will stream online, and will be broadcast on many [...]

Hey Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. I'm checking in to see how you're managing today? Please don't forget that you can be #NovaScotiaStrong, and still ask for help. It's okay to not be okay. The Nova Scotia crisis line is available 24/7 1-888-429-8167. And you can learn more about other mental health supports here: https://ca.portal.gs/

Dartmouth-Cole Harbour mourns Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia Constable Heidi Stevenson. My heart goes out to those affected by today’s senseless, violent, and tragic situation in our province. On a day like this, many of us can feel helpless, frightened, angry and overwhelmed. This has been a horrifying day here in Nova Scotia. Please [...]

Folks across Dartmouth-Cole Harbour are stepping up to help and feed others. Huge thanks to The Canteen for temporarily transitioning their restaurant into a community kitchen to help our community through the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re working with the Dartmouth Family & Community Food Centre and Feeding Others of Dartmouth—Margaret's House to provide hundreds of meals per week for those in [...]

I've heard from many small business owners in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, that the Canadian Emergency Business Account eligibility needed a bit of tweaking to accommodate their payroll size. The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), is an interest-free, partially forgivable loans of up to $40,000. To support even more small businesses, we are expanding the eligibility [...]

We announced improvements to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit- a taxable benefit of $2,000 every 4 weeks for up to 4 months for eligible workers who have lost their income due to COVID-19. To help more Canadians benefit from the CERB, we've expanded the eligibility to allow individuals to earn up to $1,000 a [...]

This long weekend, do not go visit your family. Do not visit your friends. Do not go out and about unless it's essential. What we do now, will determine our future. It's up to each and every one of us to take responsibility. #StayHomeSaveLives

Have you heard about the Alderney Landing Online Farmer’s Market? Folks can order by Thursday at noon for Saturday pick up! Sure, it’s not the same as strolling through the market on a Saturday, but it’s supporting our great local vendors and enjoying their amazing products. Check it out: https://www.alderneylandingonlinemarket.com/shop-by-vendor