We had a wonderful time packing shoeboxes at the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre! The shoeboxes are filled with great items to make someone's day a bit easier- Moms in particular! The folks are the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre are always finding ways to better our community, not just during the holidays, but [...]
Had a chance to visit my pal Brad Smith of Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades and tour their office and incredible multi-trade training centre. The facility is outstanding. This centre of excellence houses IBEW Local 625, Painters & Allied Trades – District Council 39, Ironworkers – Local 752, and Labourers’ – Local 615. Totally [...]
Our hearts are so full from this event. 6 Dartmouth church parishes organized the Feeding Others of Dartmouth (F.O.O.D.) Advent Backpack Project, which provides Christmas gifts to the patrons of Margaret's House and several other charities for adults. Folks in our community of all ages, came together and donated items to fill the backpacks, [...]
Home for Christmas. You know, people are pretty great! Leaving Ottawa for the airport, I discovered that I forgot my cell phone in the Cab. I get to the Air Canada desk and BAM! No phone. The incredible Air Canada attendant, jumps into action, pulls out her cell phone, passes it to me, I [...]
Happy to welcome Sona Nanotech Inc to Dartmouth! Due to their rapid expansion, Sona Nanotech just opened a new laboratory on Research Drive. They manufacture unique gold nanoparticles (shaped like rods) for use in diagnostic tests and other healthcare applications. Our Government was pleased to support the development of the company’s novel nanorod products [...]
Canadians are deeply proud of our country's natural beauty. Canada's natural landscapes inspire pride from coast to coast to coast. We need your help to double the amount of nature protected across the country! We're partnering with groups across the country to protect more of our nature. Find out more about the Nature [...]
Who has the BEST Christmas lights in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour? Any streets you think folks should visit??
Only a few more days until the House of Commons adjourns for the Holidays! I'm looking forward to spending more time with my family & community, and more time meeting with constituents and stakeholders back home in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour.
The Shubie Park Tree Lighting was as magical as ever! Great to see so many folks out for a few hours of caroling, marshmallow roasting, and good cheer! Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make it happen! 🎄🎄
Join me in honouring and thanking these incredible Veterans! Yesterday I stopped by Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Hospital with Minister Seamus O'Regan, MP Bernadette Jordan, MP Andy Fillmore, and MP Darrell Samson. It was a privilege to be present while Veterans Alan Sagar of Terence Bay, and André Desrochers of Westphal received their Commendations [...]
