I had a great visit with Feed Nova Scotia's Executive Director, Nick Jennery at their new headquarters and warehouse in Dartmouth. The new space is truly amazing. From the walk-in fridge, to the walk-in freezer- so much more is possible there! The new facility will help them distribute more perishable and healthy food items [...]
This announcement will help ensure that all Nova Scotians have access to good home and community care, as well as mental health and addiction services. "Today, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Randy Delorey, Nova Scotia Minister [...]
Great meetings this week in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Just met with Barbara Pate, Provincial Director of The Terry Fox Foundation NS, Dr Michael Johnston the Atlantic Node Leader of The Terry Fox Research Institute, and Luke MacDonald a Terry Fox Supporter. Great to learn more about the great work the Terry Fox Foundation is doing [...]
Looking back on Natal Day in Dartmouth, I’m still blown away by all of the wonderful volunteers who helped make it happen. Thank you for all you do for our community. Without your support and hard work, events like this couldn’t happen!
There are so many incredible companies in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour who are creating incredible clean technologies. Take Dartmouth's CarbonCure Technologies, they've developed a clean technology that traps and stores carbon dioxide emissions inside concrete! That concrete is then used to retrofit buildings. So great! Their technology results in stronger concrete that turns a harmful greenhouse [...]
Meet Jesse, this summer she's been coordinating events for Village On Main NS. Her passion for events and great attitude has made a big difference for Main Street’s Community Improvement District. The Canada Summer Jobs program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses to create employment for young people aged 15–30 [...]
Bonne fête nationale des Acadiens! As you may know, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour has a wonderful francophonie community that includes great organizations like the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FANE). Our Government is pleased to support their efforts to increase the availability of French-language services in our province. Last year I announced funding of over $1.8 [...]
Today was the 14th (time flies) Annual Great East Dartmouth BBQ at the East Dartmouth Community Centre. So much fun. Bouncy castles. Hotdogs, treats (cotton candy!) and lots of great community spirit. Thanks to the amazing volunteers who work so hard to make sure this event is awesome every year. Thanks to Councillor Tony [...]
Folks in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour are doing incredible things. Yesterday I toured Sunsel in Dartmouth. Founded in 2004, Sunsel uses cutting-edge technology for research and development, and commercialization of products for their clients. Their facility is incredible. I’m so proud that companies like this are operating here in Dartmouth!
When we invest in good infrastructure we boost our communities from the ground up! Our Government’s infrastructure investments can be seen throughout Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. From daylighting Sawmill River, to improvements at Sullivan’s Pond, to helping the renovation of the Dartmouth Sportsplex! These investments help keep our communities healthy!