September 9th, 2025 In response to concerns raised in HRM’s staff report on Dartmouth Cove, Transport Canada wrote directly to Mayor Fillmore and all members of Council. Their letter reiterates previous conversations about federal jurisdiction and emphasizes that HRM has the authority to adopt bylaws to further restrict infilling in Halifax Harbour. View the [...]
Canada lost a giant. As a lifelong Bruins fan, Ken Dryden was always our nemesis on the ice—but even then, I admired him. What stood out to me most was that during the height of his career, he chose to step away and go back to school. That spoke volumes about the kind of [...]
It sure has been a busy summer here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! From events and meeting with folks across our riding, to connecting with so many active local businesses and organizations—it’s no wonder I’m kept on my toes. With our riding now home to around 100,000 people, there’s never a shortage of good conversations and [...]
01-09-2025 Food banks, free meals, and warm drinks in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour The September 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!
News release Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, August 18, 2025 — The Government of Canada is delivering over $63.2 million to Nova Scotia this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected. Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects – like public transit, water [...]
So honoured to join our Acadian friends and neighbours for the National Acadian Day flag raising ceremony. Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons vous, le peuple acadien — your history, your language, your traditions, and the incredible contributions you continue to make here in Nova Scotia and across Canada. Your culture is vibrant, resilient, and deeply woven [...]
Eastern Passage and Cow Bay shines bright with community spirit! I’m so happy that these amazing communities have joined the riding of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, and that I get to be your Member of Parliament. It’s been a busy time with meetings and events but I wanted to highlight a couple events I loved! The [...]
On the 80th anniversary of his death in action, the Royal Canadian Navy officially named the sixth Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship— the Robert Hampton Gray— at the Halifax Shipyard. A decorated Canadian naval aviator and the last Canadian to be killed in action during the Second World War, Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray V.C., D.S.C [...]
The Baseball Canada 2025 22U Men’s National Championships are underway at Beazley in Dartmouth. Catch all the action as Canada’s top 17-22 year-old ballplayers hit the field—including Dartmouth’s own 22U, at the nation’s premier baseball championship! Get the full schedule here: https://www.baseballcanadau22nationals.com/schedule
Budget 2025 consultations are now underway! Canadians gave this government a clear mandate: spend smarter, invest in people, and grow a strong, united economy. That’s exactly what we’re doing. In the weeks ahead, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and the team will be holding formal meetings with individuals and stakeholders across the country to hear [...]