I announced a $2.46 million investment in Dartmouth's Spring Loaded Technology!! Just five years ago, a team of bright young minds met while participating in the ACOA-supported Launch Dal. It was here, following their presentation at the end-of-term demo night, that they received their first $100,000 investment. They had a brilliant idea for a [...]
A little while ago my team and I went for a tour of non-profit Phoenix House. I was blown away by the amount of work they do in our community. Located in Halifax, they help youth between the ages of 11 and 24 along with families and entire communities! Back in 1987 Phoenix House opened [...]
Today I attended the Village On Main NS Parade & Festival in Tribute to Veterans and those who serve! So many people in our community joined us at 11am for the 10th annual parade! The parade started at Stevens Road United Baptist Church, headed down Tacoma Dr and finished at the Sobey's near our office [...]
Folks are doing incredible work tackling the issues of poverty, at-risk youth, literacy, health and affordable housing in our community. I invited the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jean-Yves Duclos to the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre to learn more about what these incredible organizations have to offer! I'm always blown away by [...]
I had a great time with TELUS packing school bags with lots of great supplies. As part of their #GiveWhereWeLive program, these packs will be delivered to Brookhouse Elementary School and distributed to kids who need them most. A super activity!
I brought Minister Bill Morneau to the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre last week. This place really matters to me and I'm glad I could show it off to the Minister of Finance. This is a welcoming space where folks come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food. The Community Food [...]
I've said it before and I'll say it again, mental health awareness and improvements matter to me. I've made it one the focuses for our Dartmouth-Cole Harbour office. On January 19th so many of you came out and shared your experiences, thoughts and suggestions on youth mental health. My team [...]
Huge thanks to those in #Dartmouth #ColeHarbour who make sure that everyone feels safe to be themselves every day. Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. #IDAHOT Today's a great day to encourage everyone to work together to fight against hatred and bigotry, while celebrating hope, love and understanding!
Do you love Dartmouth-Cole Harbour? Let's encourage folks from Halifax and all over, to visit the #BrightSide. SHARE photos, videos and stories on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter of awesome places, people and things in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour- TAG: #BrightSide Featured in this video: Bodega Boutique Room 152 Clothing Boutique Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission [...]
Huge congratulations to the folks of Stone Hearth Bakery / MetroWorks Employment Association for winning the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Champions of Mental Health Award!! This award is to celebrate individuals and organizations whose outstanding contributions have advanced the mental health agenda in Canada. I love Stone Hearth Bakery. Founded in [...]