Heartfelt Congratulations to My Pal Tareq Hadhad, his Family, and the Whole Team at Peace by Chocolate on the Grand Opening of their New Store on the Halifax Waterfront!

Heartfelt congratulations to my pal Tareq Hadhad, his family, and the whole team at Peace by Chocolate on the Grand Opening of their new store on the Halifax waterfront! Incredible chocolatiers, the Hadhad family has been making beautiful treats for decades. But in 2012 their chocolate factory in Syria was destroyed. The family had to leave everything [...]

Heartfelt Congratulations to My Pal Tareq Hadhad, his Family, and the Whole Team at Peace by Chocolate on the Grand Opening of their New Store on the Halifax Waterfront!2021-04-08T16:56:28-03:00

Are You Wearing Tartan Today?

There are so many beautiful tartans to wear on Tartan Day—but the Dartmouth City of Lakes tartan is my favourite. Love this older photo with my pal Tony Mancini sporting the City of Lakes tartan masks! These beautiful masks were made by Red Label Kilts & Tartan Design by Deana Lloy. Are you wearing tartan today? [...]

Are You Wearing Tartan Today?2021-04-08T17:02:40-03:00

CBC: “The Canadian government plans to formally apologize to members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion”

"The Canadian government plans to formally apologize to members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion — the country's first and only segregated military unit — for the treatment they endured during and following their service in the First World War. Many Black men were rejected from enlisting during the First World War because of [...]

CBC: “The Canadian government plans to formally apologize to members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion”2021-04-01T17:55:21-03:00

There Are So Many Interesting and Great Small Businesses Across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!

There are so many interesting and great small businesses across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! E.P. Bligh does incredible work. I had them service and rewire this vintage radio / turntable console I refinished. Now it’s better than new! Need that vintage record player serviced? Give em a try! They’re located at 169 Main St in Dartmouth. [...]

There Are So Many Interesting and Great Small Businesses Across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!2021-04-01T18:14:25-03:00

It’s Purple Day, an Important Day to Increase Awareness about Epilepsy

Getting ready for Question Period in the House of Commons, and making sure I’m wearing purple today! It’s Purple Day, an important day to increase awareness about epilepsy. My pal Cassidy Megan created this idea back in 2008. And MP Geoff Regan sponsored the Purple Day Act, making this an official day of awareness across Canada! [...]

It’s Purple Day, an Important Day to Increase Awareness about Epilepsy2021-03-29T08:46:10-03:00

I just delivered $292,214 to Right Source Group Limited and Acadian Seaplants

More investments in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! I just announced total investments of $292,214 in two companies in Dartmouth to help our region’s fish and seafood processing sector tackle challenges caused by COVID-19. Right Source Group Limited Acadian Seaplants Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/…/government-of-canada-investment-hel…

I just delivered $292,214 to Right Source Group Limited and Acadian Seaplants2021-07-19T13:52:44-03:00