Today, I announced the sale of the Downtown Dartmouth Marine House property under the Federal Lands Initiative, so it can be turned into affordable housing! (176 Portland Street) In the hands of the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society, this surplus federal property will be redeveloped and transformed into over 60 safe and supportive homes. It’s [...]
March 12, 2025 To mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the Prime Minister announced the Government’s intention to award Coronation Medals to those who have made significant contributions to the country, province, territory, region, or community, or have achieved something abroad that brings benefit or honour to Canada. Here in Dartmouth—Cole [...]
The Abundance Store is a beautiful thrift boutique filled with great finds! They have lots of great clothes, shoes and accessories. This wonderful little shop helps address gaps in employment opportunities for criminalized women and gender diverse individuals—and the Abundance Program is facilitated by Elizabeth Fry Nova Scotia. You can support local and visit [...]
We’re securing and creating thousands of jobs for Nova Scotia. The contract is signed with Irving Shipbuilding Inc to build and deliver the River-class destroyers here in Nova Scotia! Nova Scotians know how to build ships. Our skilled shipbuilders are gearing up to build the River-class Destroyers for our Royal Canadian Navy, just as [...]
Companies in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour are doing BIG things and Freshr is one of them. I just announced an investment of nearly $500,000 to help them expand their operations here in Dartmouth! This brilliant homegrown company developed a naturally derived antibacterial coating for their fully compostable food packaging film—keeping food fresher for 15-30% longer by [...]
Recently, CBC did a piece to highlight to work of Byrony House shelter for women and children. The video offers a rare look inside Bryony House to reduce the stigma associated with seeking shelter. Back in 2019, we announced funding to help build Bryony House Shelter in Dartmouth. Although I wish it wasn't [...]
If you’re switching from American beer to Canadian —you’re in luck! Dartmouth—Cole Harbour has fantastic beer to choose from. This weekend we celebrated Nine Locks Brewing’s 9th birthday!! These microbrewery phenoms are brewing great beer and it’s always fun stopping by their Taproom for a pint with pals. It’s easy to support local with so [...]
We must ensure our energy security—now more than ever. Today, we took a big step forward with Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and First Nations partners to link, enhance, and secure our power grids while creating good jobs along the way. The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $217 million in equity financing to for [...]
We’re delivering over $55 million in long-term funding for public transit across HRM! Stable and predictable funding for transit is essential to keeping our communities connected. Back when I was a Councillor we’d advocate and dream about what we could do with predictable funding like this—it is so important. Predictable funding means that HRM [...]
01-03-2025 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The March edition of the Dartmouth Food Calendar is available. Thank you to the folks at the Dartmouth North & Alderney Gate Public Libraries for gathering these helpful resources!