Dear Cole Harbour—Dartmouth Residents,
 

I come to you from a place of gratitude.

There is much unrest in the world and as I reflect on how fortunate we are to live in Canada, it is not lost on me how even here in Canada, we have many who have lost their way and many others who suffer in pain - physical and mental.

Thank you to all who attended to honour those who served Canada and continue to serve our country on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It is out of deep gratitude that we honour them.

May we live each day of our lives from a place of gratitude, as gratitude changes the way we look at the world.


Respectfully,

MLA Radon Detector Loan Program

Canadians spend the majority of our time indoors, as much as 21 hours each day! It is important to ensure the air we are breathing does not harm our health. Part of ensuring healthy indoor air is testing for radon gas.

Long-term exposure to high levels of radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. This odorless, tasteless, colorless gas can build up in homes and buildings undetected and the only way to know whether a home has high levels is to test for it.

Creating awareness about radon gas is why we have partnered with LungNSPEI to host the MLA Radon Detector Loan Program.

Providing community access to short-term digital radon detectors for 6-weeks provides borrowers with the opportunity to get a snapshot of potential radon levels in their home, as well as access to radon education materials.

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Public Engagement 

📝 The Government of Nova Scotia is looking for your help to improve workplace health and safety. It’s important that workers have safe, fair, and healthy workplaces that are respectful and free from harassment. Share your feedback on how to prevent and address workplace harassment. Learn more...

Access to Healthcare

📱 As the healthcare crisis continues here in Cole Harbour-Dartmouth and across the province, access to healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult. I work hard to share information about various programs and services aimed at giving people easier access to health services and information. The most recent program that has been shared is the YourHealthNS app, a new mobile app with access to healthcare information, resources, and services in Nova Scotia. Learn more...

Accessing Grants and Rebates

🗣️ The Foundation for Environmental Stewardship, a youth-led, youth-serving Canadian non-profit is launching a new project called “N:OW for Net-Zero”. The Foundation is supporting the action by offering grants for student teams to implement projects to reduce emissions and/or improve net-zero literacy in their schools. Learn more...

🏡 The Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is now open for 2023. The HARP helps eligible Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Eligible applicants will receive $600 this year. Learn more...

⚕️ Seniors can apply for the increased Seniors Care Grant, which helps cover the costs of a range of healthcare and household services. Learn more...

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Community Spotlight

Foraging for Carbs

I am happy to welcome Foraging for Carbs Bakery at 60 Baker Drive, in the O’regans Green Light Building.

Owner/Chef Laura began her journey as a baker and business owner with The Old Apothecary Bakery—a beloved haven where locals and visitors alike flocked to indulge in the finest pastries, bread, and confections. 

After the closure of the bakery during the pandemic, she decided to transform her experience into an opportunity to help others achieve their culinary dreams and created the Forging for Carbs cookbook.

Luckily, she has opened a small bakery offering a variety of delicious baked goods. I am excited to have a bakery on Baker Drive for us all to enjoy!

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What's On in Cole Harbour-Dartmouth?

🎄 Come out to the Cole Harbour Tree Lighting Sunday, November 26th at the Cole Harbour Fire Hall starting at 4:30pm. Learn more...

☕ Selby's Bunker Coffee & Gifts will be open daily until 8pm beginning December 1st while offering FREE Pop Up community space for your small business / organization. Learn more...

🥫 The Cole Harbour Community Fridge is open and can be found in the parking lot, behind the Cole Harbour Woodside United Church at 15 Bissett Road. Learn more...

🎭 It’s a Treasure Chest Christmas at Alderney Landing. Join the Central Zone Players for this years production that showcases the incredible talent in a delightful series of songs and dances with some funny stories to lighten and brighten your holiday spirits. Learn more...

🎆 The TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Sullivan’s Pond on Saturday, December 2nd starting at 5pm. The lighting will be followed by Holiday Fireworks over Sullivan’s Pond. Learn more...

👩 The Women Unlimited program is offering to assist diverse women explore a range of trades and technology careers in which they are typically underrepresented. This free program is intended to serve as a bridge to other post-secondary programs. Learn more... 

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