On this day in 2010, the world lost a wonderful human. Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas “Craig” Blake was killed by an IED in Afghanistan. Known for being a helpful neighbour and a dedicated community volunteer, Craig's legacy will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with Craig's family today. #WeRemember #CanadaRemembers [...]
It’s Burger Bash!! (Formerly known as Burger Week) Anne and I stopped by North Brewing Company’s North Brewing Tap Room on the weekend for burgers and beer. This place is so good. With gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options, they have something on the menu for just about everyone. For every Drive Thru Burger [...]
This morning I laid a wreath at the Battle of the Atlantic Remembrance Ceremony held at Commodore Park by the Royal Canadian Legion, Centennial Branch 160. From the fall of 1939 until spring of 1945, the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest battle of the Second World War. Between the Newfoundland and Canadian [...]
It’s Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD)! Another reason to visit your favourite independent bookstore—or try a new one! I stopped by the Dartmouth Book Exchange at 1187 Cole Harbour Rd. This is a truly beautiful store with a great vibe and a super selection! Also stopped by John W. Doull Books at 122 Main [...]
When I was touring HMCS Fredericton I noticed this moving memorial to Sub-Lt Abbigail Cowbrough, installed by her fellow crew mates. It’s been two years since we lost the crew of Stalker 22. Captain Brenden Ian MacDonald Captain Kevin Hagen Captain Maxime Miron-Morin Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke Master Corporal Matthew Cousins We [...]
Are you graduating high school this year? Know someone who is? The Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth is accepting applications for two scholarships valued at $1000 each!! Apply before the end of April! For more information check out: https://tinyurl.com/57edvsc8
My team stopped by the Canoe '22 Stakeholder Social tonight at Lake City Cider in Dartmouth. It’s officially 100 days until the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships take over beautiful Lake Banook. Huge thanks to all of the incredible volunteers who are working so hard to make this event a success—and [...]
We're delivering $100,000 to help bring the Buskers over to the beautiful Dartmouth waterfront!! This year's festival will span both sides of Halifax Harbour and I know that folks will love watching these fun performances at Ferry Terminal Park and at Alderney Landing. For more than three decades the Halifax Busker Festival has been [...]
Minister Sean Fraser just announced help to bring Ukrainians safely to Canada through the new Ukraine2Canada Travel Fund! Canadian businesses and organizations are stepping up to help! This new fund will be launched in partnership with Miles4Migrants, The Shapiro Foundation & Air Canada. Plus you can help too by donating Aeroplan points to the [...]
Great to hear from Augy Jones, the new principal for Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC Akerley today at the Village On Main NS monthly networking event! Incredible things are happening at NSCC and with the wonderful businesses and stakeholders around Main St in Dartmouth.
