It was great to be back at Pictou Lodge to announce over $447,000 in federal investments to five organizations in Pictou County, Antigonish, and the Eastern Shore through the Tourism Relief Fund.

New Glasgow has new affordable housing units!

Our government invested $2 million to build 36 affordable housing units in Pictou County, made possible through the Rapid Housing Initiative. This Initiative will make $72 billion in support available by 2027-2028 to make more affordable housing available to low-income Canadians

I announced a federal investment of $115,750 for Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores to help develop a local tourism plan that will help the industry emerge from the pandemic.

This was the organization's first event in three years and it was filled with local food and entertainment.

History is a vital part of our communities and our government is pitching in to ensure that the town of Stellarton is able to celebrate theirs with a contribution of $11,000 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund

After a long two years, the Hillside Community Centre is excited to be hosting events again and our government is thrilled to help them return to normal!

The federal government provided $68,250 towards construction to the building that will add a new kitchen and make the entire space more accessible.

I had a chance to stop by the East River Valley and get an update on some of the local community centers that have received federal funding.

The Plymouth Community Centre received $33,587 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund to perform accessibility upgrades to the building.

Pictou County is rich in culture, including a strong Celtic heritage.

Last night, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the St. Andrews Society of Pictou County!

Keeping a local heritage organization going for a century is no small feat and speaks volumes about the commitment of past and current members of the Board.

Access to affordable housing is an increasingly important issue across Canada, including here at home.

Over the past few months, we've been working to help establish and support community groups that will focus on solving our region's unique housing needs in Pictou County, Antigonish, and the Eastern Shore.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our family had the chance to pop out to Mom and Dad’s today in Merigomish along with a few of my sisters and some of the next generation of the Fraser family.

Big plans are in the works to restore the vessel to working order. The renewed vessel will not only be seen along the waterfront, but will have the capacity to carry up to 50 passengers for short trips locally, and it will take part in Tall Ships events in the region.

There are some incredible companies here in Nova Scotia that are creating jobs in the green economy, saving people money, and identifying solutions in the fight against climate change.

Congratulations to Candid Brewing Company on tonight’s Grand Opening!

It’s exciting to see new businesses opening up during this pandemic in our communities.

If you’re in Antigonish tonight, pop over to support a local business and enjoy a great beer from the community as part of their Oktoberfest celebration!

Thank you to Pictou Landing First Nation for hosting a beautiful ceremony in advance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Thank you Central Nova!

I’m grateful to the voters who took the time to cast their ballot, our extraordinary team of volunteers, and to my family for putting up with me over the course of this campaign.

This morning I had the chance to drive across a newly built section of Highway 104 for the first time with my friend and supporter Chief Joe MacDonald.

This is Omar. He is an awesome kid - I met him with his family when they arrived as part of the effort to take in 25,000 Syrian refugees beginning in 2015.

Omar wanted to save up for a Nintendo Switch, so he started a lemonade stand. His mom told him about another boy about his age that she knows from Syria who needs surgery after being diagnosed with throat cancer.

Congratulations to Premier-Designate Tim Houston and Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives on a successful election campaign!

Whatever our difference in partisan stripe, I am cheering for you to succeed. Your success is all of our success.

August 11th, 2021 - Far too many Canadians can’t afford the medicine they need to be well - we are working to change that.

Today, PEI became the first province to sign an agreement with Canada’s Minister of Health Patty Hajdu and the federal government to accelerate the implementation of a national universal pharmacare system. I am hopeful that other provinces, including Nova Scotia, will soon be in a position to do the same.

On August 1st, Nova Scotia formally recognizes Emancipation Day for the first time.

This date commemorates the 187th anniversary of the British parliament abolishing slavery across its empire which resulted in the freeing of approximately 800,000 enslaved people of African descent.

Access to housing remains a barrier for far too many people in our communities.

I've been spending a lot of time meeting with groups about affordable housing in our region, and have helped advance important projects in the area I represent.