My pal Mike Sears and some of his firefighter friends started the day at 8am! Glad I could stop by and help celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day before heading back to Ottawa. I’m not too picky, but this guy pours a perfect Guinness. Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
This is big ! Dartmouth’s COVEocean was just named one of two Canadian Accelerators for NATO DIANA. (In case you missed it, ‘DIANA’ is NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for North Atlantic, and the North American HQ will be located here in HRM.) COVE is internationally renown as an incredible and inclusive hub for innovators. [...]
This is incredible. Dartmouth's Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) is the creator of OCIANA, a platform that's like real-time Google Maps for the ocean—marine traffic included. It's so cool. With this latest project, OCIANA’s Berth Schedule Management System will connect ships, pilotage authorities and ports to support Green Digital Shipping Corridors and environmental protection [...]
Imagine going on a camping trip and being able to charge all of your devices from the little wind turbine you brought along in your pack. This is a reality thanks to the Shine Turbine! Companies in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour are doing big things. And women-led Aurea Technologies, the creator of the amazing Shine Turbine, [...]
We are the only country in the world with universal health care that doesn’t provide universal coverage for prescription drugs. We’re working to fix that—and we need to keep working together to get it done. Over the years, your feedback has been a big part of my advocacy on National Universal Pharmacare. Thank you. [...]
Colleenapalooza is in full swing at Somme Branch Legion #31 (54 King St) & the Buffalo Club (2 Wentworth St) in Dartmouth! Come out and listen to amazing bands in support of Colleen Farrell. She’s done so much for others and now the community is giving back to help her through a challenging diagnosis. [...]
What’s your favourite craft beer?? We’re cutting excise taxes in half for small craft breweries to help them continue to grow! From Nine Locks Brewing Co. and Brightwood Brewery, to New Scotland Brewing Co., and Cole Harbour’s Hardisty Brewing Co.—Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is home to several craft breweries that provide jobs here at home while [...]
The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum pancake breakfast is on until 11am at the Rose & Kettle Tearoom!!! This is an AMAZING way to start the day and the proceeds are split between the Cole Harbour Community Fridge and the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum. It’s a beautiful day to get out and spend [...]
Wow!! Huge thank you to Sgt. Phil Power! Way to go, Phil!
Nothing better than a Saturday at home in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. There’s always something on the go! Over the weekend I was able to catch up with folks at the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre. They were holding their monthly market and it was a real treat as usual. I stopped by some of my favourite [...]