Click here for the copy of the letter I sent to Minister Thompson on October 14th, 2025. October 14th, 2025 The Honourable Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries Ottawa, ON Re: Request to Refuse Fisheries Act Authorization for Infill Project in Dartmouth Cove (Project 2022-206446) Minister Thompson, I am writing to urge you, under the [...]
Good news for McNabs Island! Our Government delivered $50,000 to help rebuild the Timmins Cove Trail — a key route to sites such as the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre, the Hugonin-Perrin English Gardens, the Findlay Farm, and other trails on the island. Unfortunately, the Timmins Cove Trail was badly damaged by Hurricane Juan back [...]
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Email sent October 9th, 2025 - CLICK FOR COPY OF ORIGINAL EMAIL The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Ottawa, ON Re: Request to Rescind Infill Approval 2022-206446 under Section 9(4)(e) of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act Minister MacKinnon, I am writing regarding Transport [...]
Since becoming your MP, the issue I’ve heard about more than any other is the fight to protect Dartmouth Cove from unnecessary infill. You’ve told me how much this place means to YOU—walking the trail, watching seals, paddling, and seeing the work that scientists and innovators do in the protected cove. From your outreach [...]
The Bluenose Ghosts Festival is back at Alderney Landing! Created to celebrate our local history through the works of Dr. Helen Creighton, this festival includes lots of spooky family fun! October 9–12, 16–19, & 22–31 6:30pm – 9:30pm Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Attractions include: Haunted House Escape Room Haunted Selfie Park And [...]
01-10-2025 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The October 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!
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. We honour the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities who continue to live with this painful legacy. Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the story of Phyllis [...]
FYI: This weekend our friends at Grace United are holding their big book sale! You bring your own bag and fill it up with books for $10. 70 King St, Dartmouth Friday 5–8pm and Saturday 8am—1pm
It’s cookie time! The chocolatey mint Girl Guide cookies are back, and they’re just $6 a box. Not only are they delicious, but cookie sales help girls raise funds for their activities, while learning teamwork, goal-setting, and all kinds of great skills along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for sales popping up around [...]