Support Local: Where’s your FAVOURITE place to grab an ice cream to beat the heat?!
It’s gonna be a hot one in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Where’s your FAVOURITE place to grab an ice cream?!
Important Updates to the Canadian Dental Care Plan
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 [...]
Transport Canada is rescinding approval for the Dartmouth Cove infill project!!
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, [...]
Celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Kiwanis Grahams Grove Community Building!
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 [...]
Planting at the Harbourview Elementary School Garden with Roseanna Cleveland of Dartmouth North’s Take Action Society
There are many special people who by giving their time, make Dartmouth—Cole Harbour a better place. One of these special people, is Roseanna Cleveland of Dartmouth North’s Take Action Society. A real community leader, Roseanna empowers others to reach their full potential and strengthens our community because of it. It was a real treat [...]
Save Dartmouth Cove – Update
Update: October 28, 2025 What's happening with the municipality and the province First of all, I want to commend the majority of HRM Regional Council (especially Councillor Austin) for listening to the people and stakeholders of Dartmouth—and those across our municipality—who called on the government to protect Dartmouth Cove from unnecessary infill. Following the [...]
Happy Father’s Day!
Good morning and happy Father’s Day! I was awake early this morning and thinking about Father’s Day…as my family sleeps. I was thinking how fortunate I am to have two great kids, who are actually not kids anymore but actual adult humans! How did that happen? Like many, I’m reflective and reminiscing— thinking about [...]
Infrastructure Investments: The Sullivan’s Pond revitalization and Sawmill Creek/River daylighting project
When I look back on some of my favourite infrastructure projects we've supported, the Sullivan's Pond revitalization and Sawmill Creek/River daylighting project come to mind. This waterway was buried after Hurricane Beth brought floods to our city. But this new, safe infrastructure is not only built to keep our community safe, it's there to [...]
Dartmouth Cove – I won’t be silenced. I’m standing with you, Dartmouth!
I'm standing with you, Dartmouth! I do not believe that Dartmouth Cove is a dump site for someone's fill. So many of you have already reached out to me on this, and I want you to know that I won't stop advocating on your behalf. Are you worried about the nearly 7-acre pyritic slate [...]
Our team stopped by the 2024 High School Mascot Showdown, and this year’s host, Dartmouth High wowed the crowds!
What an event! Our team stopped by the 2024 High School Mascot Showdown, and this year’s host, Dartmouth High wowed the crowds! It was quite a sight to see high schools from all over HRM come together to celebrate their school spirit through this mass pep rally and charity event. School mascots competed for [...]