I would like to start this column by reminding all of our residents that with Spring arriving, I can already see speeding in our subdivisions and on our residential roads increasing and quickly becoming a concern; I have already asked the RCMP to step up radar patrols in the area as enforcement seems... Read More
Certainly, over the last few weeks, Nova Scotians have learned that there is a whole lot wrong with the governance of MLA spending. Each MLA, have in their own way, attempted to justify the expenses they have individually incurred .Nova Scotians all, have heard journalists attack some members with a... Read More
Several constituents have contacted my office in the past months with questions about getting back their suspended driver’s licenses. These young men all lost their licenses for driving without insurance. After waiting out their court imposed suspension, they thought they’d be back behind the wheel.... Read More
Congratulations to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches who participated in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. All athletes demonstrated great spirit, excellence in sport, and pride in their country. I also want to extend my congratulations to the athletes... Read More
All Home Sellers want the best price for their home, and here are some helpful ideas to help you get top dollar. The first step is to look at your home, from a Buyers point of view. Walk out to the end of your driveway and survey your property objectively. First Impressions are important, so... Read More
Fall River(D2N) – Seems like every time we view the news, catch the radio version, or read the renderings of the print media , we see the words probe, study, report or review, accompanied by words such as feasibility, public, and staff, to define the actions – actions requested by elected... Read More
February is the Time to Start Organizing your Finances Every year I hear from constituents who have lost out on opportunities for grants and financial assistance because they didn’t file their taxes on time. Often the reason for late filing has nothing to do with time, but a lack of organization that... Read More
Haiti Canadians are deeply saddened by the horrific earthquake which has devastated Haiti. The people of Haiti and the Canadian-Haitian community are in our thoughts and prayers. Immediate emergency aid and rescue efforts are already underway but it will take many months and years to rebuild Haiti... Read More
TAX REFORM – this has been in the Halifax media a lot lately and I would like you to clearly understand my position on this. Two years ago the HRM struck a Tax Reform Committee which has diligently held Public Meetings, surveys and responded to residents comments. From the information received... Read More
We are well into January, so I would like to start by wishing all of our residents of District 2 Best Wishes for 2010; it certainly promises to be an extremely busy year as we move forward with many area projects. Before getting into whats underway I would like to pass on some richly deserved thanks... Read More