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!

What a great day on campus!

I was fortunate to be able to spend some time with law students at Dalhousie University.

Healthcare matters to everyone.

But lately, the healthcare system hasn’t been meeting the standard that Nova Scotians expect, and rightfully deserve.

We want to help the Province improve the quality of care it delivers to people who call Nova Scotia home.

Over the course of the last few months, students from Northumberland Regional High School have reached out to share their concerns about food security in Nova Scotia and to highlight the efforts they are making to ensure all students have access to healthy food everyday.

Canada’s national dental program is rolling out!

Every Canadian deserves to have a healthy smile, regardless of how much money you or your family take home.

This week, we launched Canada’s 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline.

This number, which is easy to remember and available 24/7, is an important tool to help those struggling with mental health issues and thoughts of suicide.

Antigonish is an incredible community.

I popped into the Social Enterprise Centre this week to visit some friends at the CACL Antigonish Workshop.

Atlantic Canada has the potential to become a global leader in the clean economy, and partnerships like the one we’ve reached today are helping turn that potential into a reality.

Chief of Pictou Landing First Nation, Andrea Paul, has been a tireless advocate for her community and I wish her well as she transitions into this important new role!

Big news for Atlantic Canada!

We want to save you money and do more to protect the environment. That’s why our government is implementing measures to protect the environment and save you money at the same time.

Sheet Harbour is working to build a new marina!

Last night, the community hosted a banquet and fundraiser to help turn their vision into a reality.

Today we gathered for a beautiful service to honour the life and memory of one of our community’s most treasured members, Dr. Ray Wagg.

It’s small business week!

We have an incredible variety of locally owned and operated businesses here at home which not only help keep our community moving forward but continue to play a key role in our local economy.

Congratulations Karla MacFarlane!

Karla and I are members of different political parties, but we represent some of the same communities. Over my time as an MP, she has been a pleasure to work alongside, and has become a friend.

Yesterday, she made history as a result of her being the first woman ever elected to serve as the Speaker of Nova Scotia’s provincial Legislature.

The Housing Accelerator Fund is having an impact right here in Nova Scotia.

The federal government has reached a deal with the Halifax Regional Municipality to eliminate barriers and build the housing we need, faster.

Today, our community marked Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We heard stories of the harms done by the Indian Residential School System and how they have crossed generations. We heard stories of how the Mi’kmaq people supported some of the earliest European settlers after they arrived in our region, and we learned of efforts that are now helping not only to preserve indigenous traditions locally, but to share the Mi’kmaq culture with the broader community.

More tourism and large events on the way for Pictou County!

To ensure that this facility continues to provide for our community, we are announcing a federal investment which will allow the Pictou County Wellness Centre to host the BOOST National, a major 2023 Grand Slam of Curling event, as well as other large-scale events in the future.