Youth are so bright and more engaged than most folks realize. They’re hyper-aware. I visited Eric Graves Junior High through the CIVIX program and answered many, many questions. We talked about everything from pharmacare and climate change, to reconciliation and COVID-19. Huge thanks to Paul for the invite, this was one of the highlights of my [...]
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit Camp Hill with my colleagues Darrell Samson & Andy Fillmore. We unveiled the official poster to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe. It was good to have another opportunity to visit with Veterans at Camp Hill. I always enjoy listening to their stories, and personally thanking them for [...]
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency News release WINstorm Presents Inc. expands sales efforts to create new jobs in Nova Scotia’s digital communications sector with the help of the Government of Canada March 5, 2020 – Dartmouth, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency WINstorm Presents Inc. is a software developer that helps businesses worldwide tailor their online presence [...]
In their 10th year, Brigadoon Village is planning BIG for their future. Huge thanks to David and Mike for stopping by to share the team's vision for the next 10 years at Brigadoon. It was the late Dave McKeage, whose dream and hard work built Brigadoon Village into the incredible, uplifting sanctuary it is. And it's [...]
Did you hear that Dartmouth’s CarbonCure Technologies has just been selected to receive up to $2 MILLION in funding through Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada? It’s no secret that there’s a Clean tech boom underway in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Companies here are doing BIG things to benefit the environment, while growing our economy. This week we celebrated CarbonCure’s [...]
I had a super visit to Easter Seals Nova Scotia and New Leaf Café with Minister Carla Qualtrough. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to show the Minister the incredible work folks are doing here. We learned more about how Easter Seals is working with employment partners to provide skills training to youth with disabilities. [...]
At Halifax’s Common Good Solutions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Carla Qualtrough announced $492 million to help young people get jobs! The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) funding will help tens of thousands of young people across Canada who are facing barriers to employment. We need to make sure that young Canadians get the skills and experience [...]
Posted: March 2, 2020 Thinking about booking a trip out of the country? Don't forget to keep an eye on the Government of Canada's travel advisories. https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories Traveling internationally? Do not forget to register as a Canadian abroad! You can do it online, and it just takes a few minutes. This should always be [...]
Our Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Youth Council had the opportunity to meet with the Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth. It was an awesome opportunity for our Youth Council to ask questions and chat with the Minister! Thanks for visiting!
I delivered some of the Valentines that the students at Crichton Park made, to Veterans at Oakwood Terrace in Dartmouth yesterday. I let them know about some of the thoughtful things the elementary students had to say about their appreciation. The students are deeply thankful. Thank you for your service! Valentines for Vets were [...]
