I just delivered over $360,000 for arts, cultural, heritage events and festivals in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!

I just announced that our Government is investing over $360,000 for arts, cultural, and heritage events and festivals in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour through Canadian Heritage for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons. This funding supports festivals like Nova Multifest, Afrifest, Francofest, the Bluenose Ghosts Festival, Fuse Festival, the Fire & Water Festival, the Maritime Fiddle Fest, [...]

I just delivered over $360,000 for arts, cultural, heritage events and festivals in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!2021-07-19T14:59:55-03:00

I just delivered $100,000 to help ‘Made with Local Snack Foods’ grow!

A true Dartmouth success story. I just announced a $100,000 investment in Made with Local Snack Foods, so they can grow and keep doing wonderful work in our community. Sheena Russell and at the team at Made with Local have worked hard to produce a great product in an ethical and socially responsible way. By partnering [...]

I just delivered $100,000 to help ‘Made with Local Snack Foods’ grow!2021-07-19T15:02:55-03:00

We Visited and Learned More About the Services the SPCA Provides Across Nova Scotia!

Pure joy. Look at that face!! Meet Jo-Jo, he's one of the adoptable dogs available at the Nova Scotia SPCA - Dartmouth Shelter. We visited and learned more about the services the SPCA provides across Nova Scotia. And we heard about their plans to revitalize and grow their facilities! Looking for a new canine  or [...]

We Visited and Learned More About the Services the SPCA Provides Across Nova Scotia!2019-08-28T16:46:02-03:00

I’m Working a Shift at the Pleasant Street Go Store in Dartmouth for #ChildrensWishWeek in Support of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Chapter

I’m working a shift at the Pleasant Street Go Store in Dartmouth for #ChildrensWishWeek in support of the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Chapter. So great to meet Wish Child Matthias and their parents. And nice to see Mike Hammoud, President of the Atlantic C-Stores, and Patrick Sullivan of Halifax Chamber of Commerce. This year’s goal [...]

I’m Working a Shift at the Pleasant Street Go Store in Dartmouth for #ChildrensWishWeek in Support of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Chapter2019-08-28T16:28:41-03:00

I just delivered $4 million to support the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)!

I joined Indigenous athletes on the shores of beautiful Lake Banook to announce that the Government of Canada is providing a $4 million contribution to support the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! Next summer's events will take place on Dartmouth's Lake Banook, in Halifax, and in Millbrook First Nation. Providing valuable training [...]

I just delivered $4 million to support the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)!2021-07-19T15:04:07-03:00

I Had a Great Time at the 3rd Annual Brightwood Community Block Party!

I had a great time at the 3rd Annual Brightwood Community Block Party! Dartmouth-Cole Harbour is filled with community spirit. I love that volunteers in the community organize great events like this. What a great turn out! Thank you to the volunteers and sponsors who helped create this fun block party. [...]

I Had a Great Time at the 3rd Annual Brightwood Community Block Party!2019-08-26T16:05:01-03:00

Downtown Dartmouth Was Electric This Afternoon for Switch Dartmouth

Has there ever been a better time to live in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour? Downtown Dartmouth was electric this afternoon for Switch Dartmouth. The streets downtown were closed to cars and open for pedestrians, music and fun! I ran into lots of pals, and made a few new ones along the way. Our community is vibrant, [...]

Downtown Dartmouth Was Electric This Afternoon for Switch Dartmouth2019-08-26T11:19:28-03:00

We’ve Delivered $29,699 to MicMacAAC Through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, So They Can Install New Accessible Washrooms!

We love partnering with community organizations that are working to make their facilities more accessible. Just Announced! We’ve delivered $29,699 to MicMacAAC through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, so they can install new accessible washrooms. It’s great that the Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club is working to ensure that everyone can use their facilities regardless of the [...]

We’ve Delivered $29,699 to MicMacAAC Through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, So They Can Install New Accessible Washrooms!2019-08-26T10:39:30-03:00

Great to Have Khalid Mojarkish and Ousama Alkhatib, the Owners of Station1 Lebanese Kitchen Stop By to Say Hello!

Great to have Khalid Mojarkish and Ousama Alkhatib, the owners of Station1 Lebanese Kitchen stop by to say hello. Have you been to Station1 yet? They’re located at 50 Tacoma Dr in Dartmouth. Fabulous food, fabulous folks!

Great to Have Khalid Mojarkish and Ousama Alkhatib, the Owners of Station1 Lebanese Kitchen Stop By to Say Hello!2019-08-22T15:23:13-03:00