On Friday we celebrated the incredible history of the Shubenacadie Canal Marine Railway with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the Flume House in Dartmouth's Starr Park. This momentous occasion was made possible by numerous volunteers, stakeholders and government partners. As a proud former member of the Shubenacadie Canal Commission, and as a former [...]
BREAKING! The Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding have identified the preferred bidder for the design of the Canadian Surface Combatant Ships!! It's Lockheed Martin Canada! The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is the largest, most complex procurement ever undertaken by the Government of Canada. The CSCs will form the backbone of Canada's Navy [...]
Did you know that unemployment is at its lowest level in 40 years? Did you know that wages are growing at their fastest rate in close to a decade? Canada's economy is one of the best-performing in the G7, with the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio! There's a reason we created and implemented a strong [...]
Downtown Dartmouth is booming! I chatted with Mary Ng, the Minister for Small Business and Export Promotion about the incredible entrepreneurs in downtown Dartmouth. Happy Small Business Week!
Today’s the day! We have legalized and strictly regulated cannabis in Canada. Our plan will keep cannabis out of the hands of youth and keep profits away from organized crime. Please, please remember that cannabis causes impairment. If you’re consuming cannabis, please don’t drive. See the penalties for driving while impaired in the comments [...]
Have you ever been to Tattletales in Dartmouth? Do you have any fond memories to share?
Want to improve the energy efficiency of your home and save money? Today the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia announced the NEW 2018 Instant Rebate program, which will empower residents across the province to purchase products that improve the energy efficiency of their homes! Sean Fraser, the Parliamentary Secretary to [...]
The new USMCA protects the rights of workers. It includes a robust labour chapter which aims to raise and improve labour standards and working conditions in all three countries by building on international labour principles and rights. “Unifor called for increased rules of origin and higher wage thresholds in Mexico to rebalance auto [...]
On Friday, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau broke a bottle of Nova Scotian Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut 2012 against the bow of Canada’s lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for good luck, and officially named the ship, the Harry DeWolf! Did you know that the HMCS Harry DeWolf is named after a vice-admiral and brave [...]
I commended Dartmouth, Nova Scotia's paddling community and the success of the 2018 Pan American Canoe Sprint Championships on Lake Banook! Shout outs to The ADCKC Mic Mac AAC (real club account) Senobe Abenaki Aquatic Club Banook Canoe Club