FYI: From 10am until 2:00pm we will have our doors open at MCCL for everyone to explore our space, learn more about our programs, and register for the Fall session. There will also be an opportunity to apply to volunteer with the MacPhee Centre in the coming school year. Try out a ukulele, learn more [...]
Darren and Heather MacDonald, Executive Director of MCCL view amazing photographs taken by MCCL students. I want to tell you about one of my favourite places in Dartmouth. Founded back in 2009, the MacPhee Centre for Creative learning (MCCL) is near and dear to my heart. Every day youth slip through the [...]
I wanted to share this amazing video of paddling in Dartmouth, NS. It was shot by W.R. MacAskill back in 1937!
Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to Nova Scotia to announce $122M in infrastructure funding for the province of Nova Scotia! As a former municipal councilor I know how badly we need this funding. Halifax Regional Municipality will see millions in funding for clean water and wastewater maintenance, renewal and installation. We’ll also see a [...]
Today, the following New Brunswick and Nova Scotia residents received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans: Carl Scovil Brown, Hampton, NB Daryl Cook, Bridgewater, NS Arnold Robert Garron, Yarmouth, NS George Wesley Grant, Lawrencetown, NS Debbie Lowther, Dartmouth, NS Edward A. Oursien, Beaverbrook, NB Joseph S. Savoy, [...]
What a day in Cole Harbour! I had the pleasure of welcoming Sidney Crosby back home to Cole Harbour with his 2nd Stanley Cup. What a treat for fans in our community. The crowd was truly epic and we had a fantastic day. Thanks for everything Sid!
Darren and Team Fisher volunteered at the Epic Canadian Run in Dartmouth, NS. This Canadian-themed, 5K, 10K, and now Quarter & Half Marathon, is the first event of the 2016 EPIC Canada Day Weekend, and the BEST way for Runners & Walkers to celebrate the biggest holiday on the Canadian calendar! Each year, the [...]
Today is National Aboriginal Day! On this day we celebrate the distinct cultures and histories of our aboriginal peoples, as well as the valuable contributions they have made to Canada. National Aboriginal Day was officially proclaimed by the federal government in 1996 following consultation with indigenous groups and organizations. This year’s celebration is particularly special [...]
We walked through Halifax on Saturday in search and support of Veterans living homeless/in-crisis. This powerful tour is to encourage dialogue at both the community and national level and to locate Veterans in need. VETS Canada is a national charity and service provider of Veterans Affairs Canada. They're a volunteer-lead organization which has assisted hundreds [...]
"Mr. Speaker, sadly, I rise to honour the passing of a true Canadian legend, Mr. Hockey, our beloved Gordie Howe. We could stand here for hours talking about his accomplishments and his love for the game. His career spanned over six different decades and he retired as the leading all-time scorer in the NHL. [...]