“Hold up the train. Ammunition ship afire in harbour making for Pier 6 and will explode. Guess this will be my last message. Good-bye boys.” -Vince Coleman, Train Dispatcher December 6th 1917 On that cold day in December, the Halifax Harbour and surrounding communities were ripped apart by a massive explosion. Homes and buildings [...]
What a magical event! The Shubie Park Tree Lighting is always one of my favourite events of the year. From marshmallow roasting, to a visit from Santa—this event showcases our community’s bright spirit! Thank you to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission and everyone who worked so hard to make this event as magical as ever. [...]
My AMAZING team is volunteering to make take-home rapid test kits in Burnside this afternoon. The incredible Test to Protect program relies on volunteers to make these kits, and to help out at rapid test clinics. You can sign up to help at TestToProtect.ca!
Hot chocolate, carols, and bright lights—it’s Tree Lighting season! Last weekend I attended the 12th Annual Cole Harbour Tree Lighting. Held at the Cole Harbour fire hall, it’s always a wonderful event. The warm community spirit that folks in Cole Harbour share is always so uplifting. Huge thanks to all of the performers and [...]
Have you shopped at a holiday market yet? Over the weekend I stopped by the Dartmouth Makers Winter Market and the Elizabeth Fry Society Annual Holiday Craft Fair. With so many wonderful makers here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, it’s easy to find the perfect gift for everyone. Loved that in celebration of his return, there [...]
Did you know November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? Today also begins the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)! Together, we must stand with women – speak out, take action, and stand up to all forms of #GBV. DYK: In response to the rise in [...]
Looking for your next job? The Government of Canada's Job Bank is a great place to start. Our team took a quick look at jobs available in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and noticed everything from Early Childhood Educator positions, and restaurant jobs, to metal fabricator opportunities. Check it out: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Calling all community groups and organizations that support seniors! The New Horizons for Seniors Program is now accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000. This great program helps promote social participation and the inclusion of seniors in all facets of society. It helps create opportunities for seniors to become more empowered [...]
Do you still have presents to buy on your holiday shopping list? Take the pledge to Shop Local this holiday season! We know that this pandemic has been tough on so many small businesses, so they need our support now, more than ever!! Join the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission in their 3/65 initiative to support [...]
Great to have my colleague Ginette Petitpas Taylor, the Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) in Nova Scotia today. Joined by MP Andy Fillmore, MP Lena Metlege Diab, and Mayor Savage for breakfast this morning—it was a great opportunity to discuss how vital ACOA is to our region, especially as we [...]
