Nova Scotians don’t deserve a 19% rate increase on our power bills!! I want you to know that our federal government stepped in and we’ve offered a federal loan guarantee to Nova Scotia Power and the Government of Nova Scotia to prevent this from happening. This will help address an energy shortfall while Nova [...]
Dartmouth—Cole Harbour has lost a truly special resident — Retired Naval Officer and Former RCMP member Gerry White. Whether you knew him through service, the ANAF Veterans #349, the UN NATO Canadian Military Group, motorcycling, or at the many events he volunteered at in our community—I know that so many of you have beautiful [...]
I had a wonderful time with MLA Kelly Regan, celebrating ElderDog Canada and their special programs for senior dogs AND senior humans. Founded here in Nova Scotia, ElderDog Canada’s programs support older dogs by finding them loving homes, and they support seniors by bringing dogs to visit folks in long-term care homes, helping seniors [...]
Fantastic turn out for the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre 10th Annual Walk For Seniors. Huge thanks to the City of Lakes Boxing Club for all of their work on this! Super positive atmosphere. Loved seeing tons of young people out to support seniors in our community.
Darren Fisher’s team here. Did you know it’s his birthday?! We wanted to take the opportunity to share a few thoughts about Darren with you. (Sorry D, don’t be embarrassed!) We don’t think it’s a secret that he’s a compassionate, kind, and positive person to be around. Yep, he likes dogs, tells Dad jokes, [...]
Build more homes! We delivered over $8 Million to YWCA Halifax to help them purchase 32 affordable homes in Dartmouth’s Mount Hope Village community for families in core housing need. This means that more families will have a safe and supportive home to live in, here in Dartmouth. YWCA Halifax, who now owns and [...]
I hope everyone is having a safe and great first day of school!! Throwback photo of our two who aren’t so little anymore.
Last week, my colleague Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities visited Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. We held a round table at Alderney Landing with cultural communities, and a round table at Easter Seals Nova Scotia with stakeholders representing persons with disabilities. The conversations were incredibly thoughtful and so helpful as we [...]
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor unveiled the 2024 Veterans Week poster at 12-Wing Shearwater today! The Poster honours the generations of brave Canadians who have served in uniform to help defend peace and freedom. Love that this year’s poster features two crew members aboard an RCAF CH-148 Cyclone helicopter looking towards HMCS Montreal [...]
It’s time for the Alderney Landing Farmers Market in Dartmouth!! The best!