This is so beautiful! Allison Bernard Memorial High School's version of Paul McCartney's 'Blackbird'. Located in Eskasoni, Cape Breton, students recorded in their native Mi'kmaq language. This version of 'Blackbird' was recorded back in 2019, and you can learn more about singer-songwriter Emma Stevens here: https://nac-cna.ca/en/bio/emma-stevens I highly recommend listening to "The Ballad [...]
ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re delivering nearly $2 million to support crime prevention efforts in HRM! Alongside my colleagues, MP Shannon Miedema and MP Braedon Clark, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree announced up to $1.98 million in funding to support gun and gang violence prevention here in the Halifax Regional Municipality. We were also joined [...]
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're delivering $221,500 for Dartmouth's non-profit St. George's Tennis Club to resurface its clay courts, improve its irrigation system, and install new fencing. For over 140 years, this historic recreation hub has served Dartmouth residents, and this investment will help ensure it can continue encouraging healthy, active living by bringing people together through [...]
After a busy summer in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, I'm back in Ottawa for an intense parliamentary session! From Fisherman's Cove to North Grove, and from Shubie Park to the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm, I spent the summer connecting with folks across the riding. Whether we chatted in my office, at an event, or somewhere else [...]
I had the honor of spending the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Gander. During the formal ceremony, we heard an incredible speech by former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and later watched a special performance of Come From Away. But the most meaningful part was meeting and thanking the people in and around Gander. Incredibly [...]
In case you missed it: Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien delivered a powerful speech at the 9/11 commemoration ceremony in Gander
Team Fisher takeover! He doesn’t like us to make a big deal about it, but! It’s Darren’s birthday today!!! Join us in wishing him a very happy birthday. Happy birthday, Darren!!
Wow! Love seeing the crowds out for Downtown Dartmouth’s Free Labour Day Weekend Picnic and The Mellotones concert at Sullivan’s Pond! Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and sponsors who make these events so special.
Thinking of Cape Breton as everyone steps up to help each other through the aftermath of this storm.
05-09-2026 FYI PICNIC IN THE PARK – POSTPONED TO MONDAY Due to the cold and damp weather forecast for Sunday, Picnic in the Park at Sullivan’s Pond has been postponed to Monday, September 7th, from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring your blanket, bring your friends and join us at Sullivan’s Pond for live music [...]
