Do you have any Cole Harbour memories from this great place?? Nestled in Colby Village is the beautiful Bissett Lake Park and the Bissett Lake Trail. We’re SO lucky to have so many beautiful places in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour to enjoy nature and walk with friends. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Whether it’s our kids learning how to paddle on Lake Banook, or Canada’s top figure skaters competing at the Olympics— the Canadian sport system must put the well-being of ALL sport participants first to ensure their physical and mental safety. Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Sport, Pascale St-Onge announced new actions that our Government is [...]
We know that global inflation increased the cost of just about everything, especially groceries and essentials. And I know from chatting with folks in our community that those most vulnerable are really feeling the pinch. That’s why we’ve introduced targeted affordability measures to help, like the new one-time grocery rebate! Delivered through the GST [...]
Shout-out to the Halifax Mooseheads' own, Peter Baylis! We know you're their lucky charm, and we've been so lucky to have you sing the anthem for all of these years! With the Moose on their way to the finals, we can't wait to hear you sing a whole lot more this season. Go Moose [...]
DEADLINE IS TOMORROW In case you missed it, tomorrow is the deadline to nominate an individual, not-for-profit, or business for Canada’s Volunteer Awards! Do you know someone in our community that has shown commitment and dedication to finding solutions to social challenges? Nominate them! These incredible volunteers and groups support our community, and now’s [...]
Have you thanked a nurse today? Huge thanks to the compassionate, hardworking nurses out there. You’re the backbone of our healthcare system and I know the past few years have been particularly challenging for you. Thank you for all you do.
Do you know that Totally Raw Pet Food is a local success story?? Here in Dartmouth, they’ve grown from a small family business, to a company with over 35 employees and they’re exporting right across Canada. Today, I announced a $75,000 repayable investment to help enhance Totally Raw Pet Food’s manufacturing ability through the [...]
Taking place between 1939 and 1945, the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest and continuous battle of WW2. Canada and Newfoundland lost thousands of lives to this long and brutal battle. Thank you to the volunteers who organize the ceremony in Commodore Park, every year, to mark the anniversary of the Battle of [...]
Have you had a chance to board the Craig Blake ferry and take it across the Harbour? Noticed the plaque at Craig Blake Memorial Park in Montebello? Have you ever wondered who Craig Blake was? While he served with honour and pride alongside his comrades in Afghanistan, Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake was [...]
Fantastic day with the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand. We started the day off at Defence Research and Development Canada in Dartmouth, listening and learning from brilliant and innovative researchers, engineers and scientists. Then we headed to the naming of the 4th Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship—the newly named HMCS William Hall. I was [...]