Over the weekend I joined members of the Somme Branch Legion #31 and our community to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. On June 6, 1944, more than 14,000 brave Canadians stormed the beaches of Normandy. They fought with courage and determination—many making the ultimate sacrifice—so future generations could [...]
Today we announced our plan for rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Canadian Armed Forces. With this major increase in defence investment, Canada will meet NATO’s 2% spending target THIS year. That's 5 years ahead of schedule. This investment will also bring huge benefits to our local defence sector—supporting good jobs here in Dartmouth—Cole [...]
What a wonderful evening celebrating 30 years of the North Woodside Community Centre! This place has so much heart. The stories, the laughter, the friendships—it’s all part of what makes this centre so special. It was great to see so many familiar faces and to hear from folks like Bruce Hetherington, who spoke so [...]
Stopped by Larry’s Sandwiches & Sides on the weekend to celebrate their Grand Opening in Downtown Dartmouth! LOVED their meatball sandwich. Larry’s is now open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm—serving up great sandwiches at 63 Portland Street. Make sure to stop by, grab a bite, and show some love to a brand-new local [...]
From May 25 to 31, we’re recognizing National AccessAbility Week—a time to highlight the importance of inclusion and accessibility. This year’s theme, Breaking barriers together: Paving the way for an inclusive future, reminds us that when we work together, we can create a Canada where everyone belongs. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/.../national-accessability-week.html
What a great afternoon at Councillor Becky Kent’s Eastern Passage Seniors Tea! The room was full of smiles, laughter, and great conversation. I had such a wonderful time chatting with folks and meeting new people. Becky went above and beyond—you could really feel how much care and love she put into every detail. Thank [...]
Big news for smiles across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan are open for eligible Canadians aged 18 to 34! Here’s how the rollout is happening this month: May 1: Ages 55–64 May 15: Ages 18–34 ← NOW! May 29: Ages 35–54 We launched the CDCP so no one has to [...]
Are you—or do you know—a young person looking for a summer job? The Canada Summer Jobs Program helps connect young people with meaningful work—and there are still some job openings available right now! Through this program, we deliver funding to help local non-profits and small businesses hire youth between the ages of 15 and [...]
Happy Mother’s Day! Sending love to all the amazing moms in my life—you do so much, every single day, and I hope today brings a little extra love your way. You deserve it! Also thinking of folks who might be having a tough time today—for whatever reason. You're not alone, and you’re in our [...]
Rain or shine, the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors is so beautiful. Today, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of this special place and the special people who made it a reality. Loved Lisa Blackburn as the emcee along with more great speakers and performers! Thank you to Judie and Jim Edgar for tirelessly sharing [...]
