25 years. This weekend we honoured those who were lost when Swiss Air Flight 111 crashed into the waters near Peggy’s Cove. And we thanked the selfless and brave people who contributed to the recovery effort. I remember so many Nova Scotians opening their doors to the loved ones of those who had perished. [...]
30-08-2023 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The September 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!
Loved starting my day off with the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Garden Buds! Earlier this year, I delivered $12,333 through our Government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program to turn a small pilot project into this 20-week gardening program in Cole Harbour. From May until October, this incredible group of seniors get together, they take [...]
It’s so good to see more investment in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, and more inclusive community spaces for everyone to enjoy! Today, we celebrated the Grand Opening of the brand-new, accessible, Kiwanis Grahams Grove Community Building. I delivered $73,579 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) to the Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth Charitable Foundation for a [...]
Over the weekend, I attended the Highway of Heroes Tribute 2023 event in Dartmouth. The ride is a tribute and a show of respect for fallen first-responders. This event is always a great opportunity to chat with first-responders who are currently serving, and Veterans. Thank you for the kind invitation and thank you so [...]
It was great to stop by the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre to chat with folks and enjoy their Summer Fun BBQ Lunch fundraiser. As always, thank you so much for the warm hospitality and for all you do. This incredible non-profit provides a great social gathering place in our community. They even deliver more [...]
It’s great to see progress and multiple phases underway at 80 True North Crescent in Dartmouth! Back in December, we delivered $3.7 million through our government’s Rapid Housing Initiative to the Affordable Housing Association of NS (AHANS) to help build this truly affordable housing development. The Rapid Housing Initiative is just one part of [...]
So great to catch up with Main St Dartmouth business owners, organizations, and employees at the Village On Main NS morning networking event! I know I say it a lot, but small businesses truly are the backbone of our economy. They’re a huge part of what keeps our communities so vibrant. Thanks to World [...]
Huge thanks to all of the volunteers who made the East Dartmouth Community BBQ an amazing time! I bet the kids loved meeting local firefighters and Search and Rescue first responders! Thank you for all you do.
Not too long ago, young people had to leave this province to find good jobs. Now, they’re training for jobs of today and tomorrow in Nova Scotia, and they’re starting and growing their careers here at home. Whenever I visit Marine Fabricators, Woodside Industries, or the Halifax Shipyard, I’m blown away by the number [...]