The Oakwood Terrace Annual Tribute Show at Woodlawn United was a beautiful event!

The Oakwood Terrace Annual Tribute Show at Woodlawn United was a beautiful event! From the music to the moving display of hand-knit poppies—it is a special way to gather and remember those who fought for our freedom and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I was honoured to attend and present the volunteers who [...]

The Oakwood Terrace Annual Tribute Show at Woodlawn United was a beautiful event!2025-11-13T11:33:02-04:00

Save Dartmouth Cove – Update

What's happening with the municipality and the province First of all, I want to commend the majority of HRM Regional Council (especially Councillor Austin) for listening to the people and stakeholders of Dartmouth—and those across our municipality—who called on the government to protect Dartmouth Cove from unnecessary infill. Following the public hearing, HRM Council [...]

Save Dartmouth Cove – Update2025-10-29T12:01:19-03:00

It’s Small Business Week!

It’s no secret that Dartmouth—Cole Harbour has great craft beer! Love seeing Lake City Cider expanding into the craft beer scene with Darty Brewing! It’s Small Business Week, and we know folks around here love to support local — from buying Canadian to shopping small, every purchase at a small business makes a difference. [...]

It’s Small Business Week!2025-10-31T15:48:34-03:00

Save Dartmouth Cove – Letter to Minister Thompson urging her to refuse authorization

Click here for the copy of the letter I sent to Minister Thompson on October 14th, 2025. October 14th, 2025 The Honourable Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries Ottawa, ON Re: Request to Refuse Fisheries Act Authorization for Infill Project in Dartmouth Cove (Project 2022-206446) Minister Thompson, I am writing to urge you, under the [...]

Save Dartmouth Cove – Letter to Minister Thompson urging her to refuse authorization2025-10-27T15:47:22-03:00

Our Government delivered $50,000 to help rebuild the Timmins Cove Trail on McNabs Island!

Good news for McNabs Island! Our Government delivered $50,000 to help rebuild the Timmins Cove Trail — a key route to sites such as the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre, the Hugonin-Perrin English Gardens, the Findlay Farm, and other trails on the island. Unfortunately, the Timmins Cove Trail was badly damaged by Hurricane Juan back [...]

Our Government delivered $50,000 to help rebuild the Timmins Cove Trail on McNabs Island!2025-10-23T10:46:58-03:00

Save Dartmouth Cove – Letter to Minister Steven MacKinnon – It is in the public interest to fully rescind approval

Email sent October 9th, 2025 - CLICK FOR COPY OF ORIGINAL EMAIL The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Ottawa, ON Re: Request to Rescind Infill Approval 2022-206446 under Section 9(4)(e) of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act Minister MacKinnon, I am writing regarding Transport [...]

Save Dartmouth Cove – Letter to Minister Steven MacKinnon – It is in the public interest to fully rescind approval2025-10-22T18:47:49-03:00

Tonight is the HRM public hearing on protections for Dartmouth Cove: here’s how you can take part

Since becoming your MP, the issue I’ve heard about more than any other is the fight to protect Dartmouth Cove from unnecessary infill. You’ve told me how much this place means to YOU—walking the trail, watching seals, paddling, and seeing the work that scientists and innovators do in the protected cove. From your outreach [...]

Tonight is the HRM public hearing on protections for Dartmouth Cove: here’s how you can take part2025-10-10T09:37:29-03:00

The Bluenose Ghosts Festival is back at Alderney Landing!

The Bluenose Ghosts Festival is back at Alderney Landing! Created to celebrate our local history through the works of Dr. Helen Creighton, this festival includes lots of spooky family fun! October 9–12, 16–19, & 22–31 6:30pm – 9:30pm Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Attractions include: Haunted House Escape Room Haunted Selfie Park And [...]

The Bluenose Ghosts Festival is back at Alderney Landing!2025-10-10T09:40:59-03:00
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