I heard from a mother in Dartmouth East, who let me know that since our government implemented the Canada-wide early learning and child care system, their family is saving thousands of dollars a year in daycare fees for their son! They’re using the savings to put their child in organized sports. We know that [...]
BUILD MORE HOMES!! From accelerating the construction of new rental apartments here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, to getting more truly affordable housing built here—we’re taking serious measures to tackle the housing crisis and jumpstart housing construction. Today, Canada’s Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland delivered the Fall Economic Statement which includes more measures to build more [...]
Are you looking for a way to give back this holiday season? The Holidays can be a lonely time for seniors. That’s why Robyn Carruthers created Santas for Seniors — to help spread some cheer and remind seniors in our communities that they’re appreciated. Thank you, Robyn & team for all you do! They’re [...]
Today we announced funding to preserve and honour the rich history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. Their legacy is of immense and heroic contribution to Canada’s war efforts and they deserve to be remembered. Thank you the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia for hosting and for your advocacy to ensure that the [...]
We’re lucky to have LakeCity Works in our community. I dropped by this morning to check in and see how their latest upgrades are going. Through their programming, they support persons living with mental illness by building on their strengths and helping them access work experience, education and employment. They help ensure that everyone [...]
We gathered at the Sullivan’s Pond cenotaph in Dartmouth, to honour and remember those who served and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. On Remembrance Day we also give thanks for those who continue to serve. The crowd was so large at Sullivan’s Pond, a symbol of how deeply grateful we are for Canada’s [...]
There’s still time to get your poppy! Every year, Canadians from coast to coast to coast, place a poppy over their hearts to honour and remember Canada’s Veterans. When you pick up a poppy and leave a donation for the Royal Canadian Legion, the funds help support Veterans and their families. [...]
Back in 2020, I delivered $227,000 to help transform the Fairbanks Interpretation Centre at beautiful Shubie Park. Yesterday, we experienced and celebrated that transformation! The Shubenacadie Canal Waterway means so much to us here in Dartmouth. So much to all of Mi’kma’ki. The Transitions project has been an incredible undertaking for the Shubenacadie Canal [...]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—it’s easy to support local when we have so many amazing businesses here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! I am thrilled to welcome family-owned and operated Aroma Maya Craft Coffee & Artisan Donuts to Dartmouth. Glad Aroma Maya chose to expand to Dartmouth from Truro and bring their [...]
I am thrilled to support the non-profit Banook Canoe Club as they work to restore and revitalize their historic building along the shores of beautiful Lake Banook in Dartmouth. We delivered funding to help them engage architectural and engineering expertise to draft plans for a historical revitalization that will result in an efficient and [...]
