Six more weeks of winter – finding the beauty in the cold and glittery snow. The Ice Festival was a wonderful reminder that winter, despite its challenges, can also be a season of beauty and community. For those who find the shorter days and colder weather difficult, know that spring is on its way—only 34 days until we set our clocks forward!
The Trump tariffs are poised to have devastating impacts on Nova Scotian businesses and workers, putting thousands of livelihoods at risk. The government has announced that it will double the tolls for commercial traffic from the United States on the Cobequid Pass, remove US liquor products from the NSLC, and look at procurement policies as a start. As governments roll out plans to deal with this, one immediate way we can all pitch in is to BUY LOCAL. Downtown Dartmouth is a full service shopping destination, from groceries to pet food to plants to drugstores to beauty to beverages, so much is at our fingertips in our own community. If ever there was a time to show some local love, this is it! For a list of some options, visit https://www.downtowndartmouth.ca/businessdirectory.
Meanwhile, love is in the air, and so are plenty of exciting local events to celebrate in our community. The Trainyard is hosting another fantastic crafting workshop—stop by to make holiday cards and browse their unique selection of local goods. Eastern Front Theatre has two great events: a Galentine’s Movie Night and the Open Hearts concert featuring Dartmouth’s own Stewart Legere. If you're looking for a romantic date night, consider Date Night at the Sanctuary: Crooning by Candlelight.
The new legislative session is around the corner, and I want to hear from you. What’s top of mind for you and your family? What are your concerns? I am honoured to be your voice in the Legislature—please don’t hesitate to reach out and share your thoughts.
As always, I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Dartmouth South. Let’s continue working together to build a stronger, fairer Nova Scotia.
If you need assistance, please reach out to my office at 902-406-2301 or claudiachendermla@gmail.com.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Claudia
