Loved stopping by the Army Navy Airforce Veterans #349 Kids Christmas Party in Dartmouth today—it was so special. Thank goodness I didn’t have to go down the chimney! Huge thanks to ANAF Veterans for all the wonderful things they do in our community. We are so lucky to have you.
We cannot end gender-based violence without working with good grass-roots organizations that know the needs of our unique communities. We just announced $18.3 million to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Nova Scotia. This is about further empowering communities through community led solutions to end gender-based violence [...]
So many people came out for tonight’s Menorah lighting in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! In case you missed it, this beautiful Menorah is located at Alderney Gate in Downtown Dartmouth! Happy Hanukkah!
We just announced the Canadian Dental Care Plan! I regularly receive calls from uninsured seniors in need of affordable dental care. Their heartbreaking stories have remained top-of-mind for me as I’ve advocated for a dental plan that will help them achieve good oral health and a better quality of life. Today’s historic announcement will [...]
We remember the 14 women who were murdered in an act of hatred at École Polytechnique de Montréal. They were killed because they were women. On the National Day or Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to eliminating gender-based violence.
On Dec 6th 1917, when the SS Imo collided with the explosive laden SS Mont Blanc, the cities, towns and villages around Halifax Harbour were changed forever. Around 2,200 people were killed and more than 10,000 were injured. Nice to see so many people gathered at the Dartmouth North Mont Blanc Cannon site, for [...]
An intimate ceremony took place this morning along the shores of the Harbour, in memory of those lost at Turtle Grove in Dartmouth. In 1917, communities were ripped apart, including the Mi’kmaq village of Turtle Grove. They were not given the opportunity to resettle there.
Whenever I think about International Volunteer Day, I think about this quote from Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ I know it to be true. Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is home to so many selfless helpers. Thank you so much to everyone who volunteers. You provide your time, [...]
It is a true privilege to stand up in the House of Commons to honour and acknowledge the passing of April Wine's Myles Goodwyn. Raised in Waverly, Nova Scotia—Myles made us all so proud as he performed hit after hit on the world's stage! Thank you for everything, Myles.
Myles Goodwyn I have every April Wine record. I’ve worn many of them out. I never missed a show when Wine came to town. Super proud knowing he was a Waverly Boy. And we claimed him…oh yes we did. We never ever admitted that they were “now” a Montreal band. They were always local [...]
