We’re helping Halifax Transit go electric. The Government of Canada, Government of Nova Scotia and HRM just announced a $112 million combined investment for: 60 new electric buses Charging equipment for the fleet Expansion and deep energy retrofit of the Ragged Lake Transit Centre. The centre will be state of the art, incorporating solar, [...]
Although housing generally falls within the provincial government's jurisdiction, our Government has taken an active role by investing in affordable housing, and we will continue doing everything we can to help make sure that individuals and families have a safe place to call home. It's the right thing to do. We just announced an [...]
Big news for families in Nova Scotia! PM Justin Trudeau just announced a $605 million agreement with Premier Iain Rankin and the Government of Nova Scotia for affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. This historic investment is a game changer for Nova Scotian families. 50% reduction in child care fees by 2022 $10/day child care by 2025/26 9,500 [...]
Are you supporting local? We have so many awesome shops and places to grab a bite here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. I love stopping by Selby's Bunker Coffee & Gifts in Cole Harbour. Nice to have a quick chat with Jason too. Great spot. Have you been? #ShopLocal
Joined by Minister Lawrence MacAulay and PS Darrell Samson, I visited the Stalker 22 Memorial at 12-Wing Shearwater. With a lump in my throat, I laid a wreath in memory of the 6 fallen Canadian Armed Forces members who died when CH-148 Cyclone, call-sign Stalker 22, crashed into the Ionian Sea. This tragedy rocked our province, our [...]
Thank you health care workers! I’m deeply proud and thankful for Canada’s healthcare heroes—and local business owners are too. This beautiful “Healthcare Hero Thank You Flag” was designed by Dr. Deb Hartlen, owner of Dartmouth’s The Flag Shop to honour and thank healthcare workers. They donated these flags to hospitals across the province to [...]
Did you see the seal in Shubie Park?!?! Usually a trip made by local paddlers, this beautiful 600lb grey seal accidentally made its way to Shubie Park. Although we hope the seal had a nice visit to Dartmouth—HRP, Halifax Fire, DFO, Hope for Wildlife, and the Marine Animal Response Society, safely returned the seal [...]
Our neighbours are hurting. They’ve been hurting. Indigenous people knew about the horrors of the Residential school system, but the finding of the unmarked graves of loved ones is excruciating and adds to the intergenerational trauma, especially as communities are working to identify these innocent children. As we take time to reflect on this [...]
Hi folks, I am thrilled to join you today for an exciting announcement. We know that before this pandemic, and even more so today, isolation and loneliness disproportionately impact Canada’s seniors. We must do everything we can to promote social participation and inclusion. The New Horizons for Seniors program, provides grants to organizations that [...]
Controversial post alert!! What restaurant in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour makes the BEST burgers!? We are so fortunate to have so many incredible small businesses here. And they need our support now more than ever. Let's support out local restaurants, retailers and services as much as possible. Don't forget that support can mean spreading the word [...]
