After two long years the Jubilee is back!

The arts contribute so much to our local economies but over the past two years, events like the jubilee have struggled. Event organizers have done all they could to ensure that they would be around for years to come and our government has been there to support them along the way.

I had the chance to visit with some community members in Musquodoboit and receive an update on some projects that received federal funding.

Harbour Lites Seniors Club received $17,727 from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund to replace the front entrance and the deck, improving safety and accessibility.

I had the privilege to attend the grand opening of the new affordable housing units on Appleseed Drive in Antigonish alongside my colleague, the Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.

Green energy is the future and that is why the federal government is investing $255 million to increase wind energy generation and develop one of the largest green energy battery storage projects in the country, right here in Nova Scotia.

I had a fantastic visit to Summer Street with my colleague, Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, where we gained a better understanding of Summer Street’s work to provide life skills programming and social opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Antigonish is truly becoming a leader in green technology!

In July I announced a federal investment of $9.5 million dollars in two projects in Antigonish county to support energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy generation.

It was great to have my friend and colleague, Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor in town to announce over $760,000 for 11 projects across Pictou and Antigonish Counties on behalf of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

The New and improved Trenton Park is finally open!

After a lot of hard work and dedication from the folks with the Hemlock Group, and an investment of $2.2 million from the federal government, the upgrades to Trenton Park are now complete.

The weather was perfect this year for Canada Day!

I had the chance to attend the Westville Canada Day Parade with some folks from our constituency office. It was awesome to see some many people come out to enjoy the floats and displays put on by those in the parade!

The Little Harbour Community Centre recently upgraded their pickleball court with $50,000 in funding from the federal government's New Horizons for Seniors Program, in addition to $65,000 that they've fundraised themselves.

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.