Heritage Day is a time to celebrate important contributions to Nova Scotia and our diverse cultural heritage. It’s a wonderful annual opportunity to learn more about our history in the process and to take a mid-winter break. This year we recognize and honour Maud Lewis- an individual so near and dear to our hearts [...]
It’s the National Flag of Canada Day! Our flag is a powerful symbol of our Canadian identity. Did you know the Flag of Canada is marking its 54th anniversary this year? Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/…/national-flag-…/teachers-corner.html
Engagement Opportunity! Nova Scotia just announced the development of a Visitor Experience Strategy for the Halifax Harbour Islands, with a focus on Georges and McNabs Island! Develop Nova Scotia is leading the Visitor Experience Strategy. As a first step to both unlock the islands and understand their potential, they are consulting with island partner [...]
I just announced a $3.5 million repayable contribution through ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund to Maplewave!! Did you know that they employ 75 people here in Dartmouth? Dartmouth’s Maplewave is a great Nova Scotia success story, 30 years in the making! In the beginning, Russell Brannon started Master Merchant Systems Software to help support this [...]
Great to meet with the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FANE) to discuss the work they’re doing to support Francophone communities. IRCC wants to offer French-speaking newcomers an easy French-language gateway to provide settlement services by and for Francophone communities. This would further support Francophone immigration outside Quebec and the vitality of Francophone and [...]
We believe in our Nova Scotian shipbuilders! The deal has officially been signed folks, the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ships will be designed by Lockheed Martin Canada, and built by Irving Shipbuilding at the Halifax Shipyard! All 15 of the Canadian Surface Combatant ships will be built here in Nova Scotia. Shipbuilders at Irving [...]
FACT CHECK: Whoa, there's a lot of misinformation out there. Here's the cut and dry truth about the changes to Canada's impaired driving laws. Read here to separate the myths from the facts: https://www.justice.gc.ca/…/c…/sidl-rlcfa/qa_c46-qr_c46.html
I love the Dartmouth Ferry. Have you noticed any of the brand-new buses, or the new ferries on your commute? Partnering with the province and municipality, we invested in new ferries, new buses, and infrastructure upgrades at the ferry terminal to improve accessibility, improve commutes, and help improve the overall experience for riders. We [...]
Will I see you at the Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival this Saturday? I think it's going to be AMAZING! It's a heartwarming celebration of local love in support of United Way. There will be lots of great ice sculptures created by both local and visiting artists on Portland St and at King's Wharf. Plus [...]
