On Monday, we announced Canada's first-ever National Dementia Strategy. Age is a primary risk factor for dementia, and with Nova Scotia's aging population it's important that we recognize the hardworking stakeholders across the province that are raising awareness, and providing help for people with dementia and their caregivers. Happy to deliver these 'forget me [...]
This year, we launched the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive to help middle class Canadians take their first steps towards home ownership! The incentive will make home ownership more affordable for first-time home buyers, by allowing them to lower their monthly mortgage payments, without having to increase their down payment! Learn more: https://www.placetocallhome.ca/…/first-time-homebuyer-incen… [...]
"The Burnside Industrial Park in Dartmouth, N.S., doesn't necessarily look like a place where inspiration lives, but a couple dozen companies are doing some pretty amazing things inside those faceless buildings. They are part of Nova Scotia's growing ocean tech sector, which is quietly designing, building and selling products in Canada and around the [...]
I’m wearing Plaid for Dad to raise awareness and help end prostate cancer- will you? Due to increased awareness, mortality rates due to this disease have been cut in half in Canada! Join me and wear Plaid for Dad this Father’s Day weekend.
What a great bunch of people! I had the loveliest time at the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club over the weekend. We just awarded the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls with a $24,800 grant so they can purchase new equipment to allow seniors to continue to take part in the game, with safe and appropriate equipment. This [...]
What do you think? As you know, I firmly believe in National Pharmacare. No Canadian should have to choose between paying for the prescription drugs they need, and putting food on the table. The Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare just released their report with recommendation to the Government on how best [...]
Over the weekend I attended the Annual Tribute Parade and Festival in honour of Veterans and those who serve. Thank you to Village On Main NS for organizing this tribute to recognize the sacrifices made by our veterans, and to recognize the volunteer organizations working to make a difference in their lives. [...]
It was a big day with the single-use plastics ban announcement in Canada, however something else really positive happened at Parliament too! In case you missed it: 'A more humane country': Canada to ban keeping whales, dolphins in captivity' Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/whales-1.5169138
Happy World Oceans Day! I'm at the Back to the Sea Society - Touch Tank Hut at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth!
What a game!! Even with our “dynamic” Dartmouth line (me, Mayor Savage and Tony Mancini) it was a tie!!! Three cheers for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax for an awesome #UnplugToConnect street hockey game. Great bunch.