This week we’re recognizing the transit operators and workers who keep our communities running.

Make sure to thank your transit operator the next time you take public transportation!

Huge congrats to StFX University!

This week I visited some of the researchers and grad students to celebrate research awards of more than $18 Million that will support the cutting-edge research taking place on campus and with partners across Canada.

Some big Housing Accelerator Fund news right here at home!

Some great work will be done to make sure more affordable homes are getting built, that homes are going to be closer to bus stops, and that there are better spots for students to be renting.

Good News for travellers between NS and PEI!

The MV Saaremaa 1 is returning to the Wood Island - Caribou route to ensure a two vessel service this summer.

I had the chance to spend some time this week at NSCC Pictou to take in a performance of the Umoja African Drummers, made up of siblings Muresia, Muriko, and Murtriko Izzard.

March 8th marks International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate women’s achievements and to build support for the effort to break down barriers to success and equality that remain in place.

Need help filing your taxes?

Every year people go without some of the benefits they are entitled to because they haven’t filed their taxes.

There are free tax clinics available throughout Central Nova, including in Musquodoboit Harbour, Sheet Harbour, Antigonish, and New Glasgow.

Great news for Pictou County!

We’re supporting five water infrastructure upgrades in Stellarton, New Glasgow, Trenton, and the Municipality of Pictou County.

I’m saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Nation’s great leaders.

The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney is a political giant who can be credited with achieving progress on what he called “big ticket items” - those bold ideas on matters of importance that help shape the world we live in.

Kids deserve a high-quality childcare system that will provide them with the best start in life and parents deserve a break when it comes to the cost of raising a family.

We’re investing in Nova Scotia to make that happen.

The Antigonish Heritage Museum is going digital!

The museum has copies of the Casket newspaper spanning from 1890 all the way to 2006 and they’ve been working to scan and upload them online for everyone to access.

We’re helping build more homes in Pictou County!

Today, I joined the Mayors of New Glasgow, Pictou, and Westville to announce federal support to get more homes built, faster.

Now this is something to smile about!

We’ve started rolling out the Canadian Dental Care Plan so that Canadians have access to the affordable and quality dental care they deserve.

As the storm clean up continues, we’re providing federal support to assist the Province of Nova Scotia’s efforts.

We will continue to assess what more can be done to extend our support and provide the necessary assistance to the Province of Nova Scotia.

As our region faces the aftermath of a record breaking snowfall, I want to say thank you to all the essential workers who braved the elements to put others first.

We are lucky to have dedicated groups of volunteers in our communities that are working to provide affordable housing solutions locally.

I want to say thank you to both groups for taking the time to meet recently and for your efforts to make sure that everyone in our community has a safe and affordable place to call home.

Public transit should be easy to use and available to everyone.

I was excited to see that earlier this month the Band Council from Pictou Landing First Nation voted to be connected to the existing Pictou County Transit network.

Pictou Landing First Nation makes our region a more vibrant and dynamic place to call home.

I joined the new Chief and Council to discuss the many opportunities to work together to advance the well-being of the community and its residents.

I recently stopped by to visit Chris Stewart and the team at I. Matheson Co. Ltd to visit their operations in New Glasgow.

I popped into the The Marmalade Cafe & Coffee Bar for lunch today in between visits with businesses in Sheet Harbour.

It’s a great place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat, so stop in if you’re in the area to give them your support!