Thrilled to have my colleague, Minister Bibeau in Dartmouth today to announce more than $18 million for research infrastructure projects at colleges across Canada. Through the Canada Foundation for Innovation, we’re supporting 23 projects, including important research at NSCC! Thanks to NSCC’s applied energy research scientist Dr. Groszko for showing us why this funding [...]
It's almost time for the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo! From June 28-July 1, this incredible spectacle will take place at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. With marching bands, acrobats, dancers, military displays, pipes and drums and more, the Tattoo has wowed the crowds since since 1979! You can find info on buying tickets here: [...]
From homes and community spaces, to businesses and people—I firmly believe in the importance of investing in our community. But it's when we partner with good organizations, like the non-profit organization Affirmative Ventures, that we can do even more for folks here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! This construction site on Main Street in Dartmouth will [...]
The clouds couldn’t keep the crowds away from beautiful Downtown Dartmouth! Huge thanks to everyone who made Dartmouth Open Street Sunday an amazing time for everyone. Our city is so vibrant. I LOVE Dartmouth!
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day we honour and embrace the rich cultures, histories, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Today, we welcomed an important milestone in delivering agreements that address past injustices, improve access to education, close infrastructure gaps, and deliver fairness for Indigenous Peoples in Nova Scotia. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/.../fairness-for-indigenous-peoples... [...]
This Sunday is Dartmouth Open Street!! Downtown, Portland Street will be closed to traffic from 11am—5pm with all of the fun taking place 12–4pm!! Stop by some of your favourite Downtown businesses and make some new ones. There will be live entertainment and more.
It’s gonna be a hot one in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Where’s your FAVOURITE place to grab an ice cream?!
Over the past couple months, I’ve heard from seniors in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour who were able to visit the dentist for the first time in decades. I am so grateful to see the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) making a meaningful difference in the lives of folks in our community. Huge thanks to the oral [...]
June 19th, 2024 Transport Canada is rescinding approval for the Dartmouth Cove infill project!! So many of us are advocating against an infill project that would see nearly 7 acres of Dartmouth Cove filled in with pyritic slate from construction sites. As you know, I wrote to the Minister of Transport back in April, [...]
Dartmouth deserves special community spaces like the new Kiwanis Grahams Grove Community Building. Over the weekend we cut the ribbon and celebrated the Grand Opening of this amazing place! Although, like other partners, I’m thrilled to play a role in this important space, I’d like to give a special shout out to the incredible [...]