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The 55+ Nova Scotia Games in Pictou County

The Nova Scotia 55+ games are wrapping up today in Pictou County and I would like to send a huge congrats to all who participated!

Every two years, the Nova Scotia games brings communities together for a week full of competition, physical activity, and memorable experiences.

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Building Back Better After Hurricane Fiona

After Hurricane Fiona devastated our communities last year, I was grateful for the many community organizations that stepped up to serve as comfort centres to help people during their time of need.

As the frequency of severe weather events increases, we’ve got to do more to ensure we’re ready to look after one another.

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Back in Ottawa for Another Session!

We’re back in Ottawa for another session in Parliament!

Though I already miss everyone back home in Nova Scotia, it’s important that the concerns of my community - and those across the country - are addressed in the House of Commons as we work together to focus on the issues that matter the most to Canadians.

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Celebrating 250 Years of the Ship Hector!

250 years ago the Ship Hector landed in Pictou County!

The arrival of the Hector represents the beginning of Scottish settlers inhabiting Nova Scotia and it began a trend that saw generations of families from Scotland, including my own, come to call Canada home.

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A Tribute to Lloyd Hines

My friend and former provincial MLA, Lloyd Hines, passed away recently.

I had the chance to work alongside him in our shared constituency for my first 6 years as a Member of Parliament, and he was kind enough to show me the ropes when I first got started.

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Great News for the Pictou Community New Horizons 50+ Club!

The Pictou Community New Horizons 50+ Club provides incredible opportunities for seniors to gather with one another. To encourage further activity and togetherness, we recently provided funding from the New Horizons for Seniors Program to renovate and enhance their kitchen facility!

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Fantastic News for Community Groups Across our Region!

Our communities would not be what they are without the hard work and dedication of our charities and not-for-profits.

Unfortunately, during a time when they were needed the most – over the pandemic – they had the most limited resources and have since struggled to regain the finances they had pre-pandemic.

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A New Ferry is Coming!

There’s a new ferry coming to keep Nova Scotia connected to PEI!

When the MV Holiday Island suffered irreparable damages from a fire onboard last year, the challenges for local businesses, visitors, and tourism operators on both sides of the Strait became readily apparent.

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Great Day at the Halifax County Exhibition

The residents of Sherbrooke and surrounding area have put incredible effort into improving their community over the last few years, and I enjoyed visiting the community to grab a bite at Beanie's Bistro and to learn more about how our support is helping make the community an even better place to live.

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A Fantastic Visit to Sherbrooke

The residents of Sherbrooke and surrounding area have put incredible effort into improving their community over the last few years, and I enjoyed visiting the community to grab a bite at Beanie's Bistro and to learn more about how our support is helping make the community an even better place to live.

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Great News in Musquodoboit Harbour!

Musquodoboit Harbour is an incredible community with so much positive change being driven by local residents. Today we shared news that we’re supporting 4 local organizations in the region to improve community facilities that serve seniors locally.

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The 43rd Annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition

The PC Seniors Festival is underway at the Trenton Rink! This annual festival is back for the first time in a few years and provides a great opportunity for people aged 50+ to get together with their neighbours for a weekend full of fun activities.

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The PC Seniors Festival is Underway!

The PC Seniors Festival is underway at the Trenton Rink! This annual festival is back for the first time in a few years and provides a great opportunity for people aged 50+ to get together with their neighbours for a weekend full of fun activities.

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There’s a New Playground in the East River Valley

There’s a new playground in the East River Valley! East River Valley Recreation received support from the federal government to build a new natural outdoor playground that will encourage more kids to get outside to play.

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New Approaches in Home Construction Right here in Pictou County

Building the homes our communities need will take new approaches to home construction. I visited Eastcut Wood Building Solutions in the Town of Trenton, who is working with local communities to build efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly homes.

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Enabling Accessibility: $100,000 for MacDonald Rebekah Lodge

We’re helping make communities more accessible! Thanks to the volunteers at the MacDonald Rebekah Lodge in Sunnybrae for their efforts to ensure every member of the community can participate in events hosted at this historic community hall.

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Great Day at Fossil Farms!

We need to embrace new solutions to solve the housing challenges Canadian communities are facing. I recently visited The Shaw Group’s property at Fossil Farms in Nova Scotia to see their modular demonstration houses and to hear how they can help build more homes for families.

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First Meeting as Housing Minister!

After being sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, it was important for me to get back home to my own community to discuss how we can advance local solutions to our housing challenges.

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