Campaigning on Big Tancook Is.

Today Butch Heisler accompanied me going door to door on Big Tancook Is. It was a beautiful September day to go to the island. Voters on Big Tancook Island want good fiscal government that meets their needs. They are concerned about the debt, sustaining their rural way of life and what the future holds for their children. I was able to explain how a Progressive Conservative government will address those concerns and provide a better future for them and their children.

Commuter campaigning

I, election team members and supporters were up early this morning greeting commuters at Tantallon and East Chester/East River. The response was great...lots of waves, thumbs up and honking of horns. Very encouraging. We'll be back.

Hubbards & Western Shore Parades

My husband Daryl's mom, who was from Meteghan, used to say "The sun always shines somewhere in Nova Scotia on Saturday's". Despite a forecast of rain, the sun came out and gave us a perfect Nova Scotia day for the annual parades in Hubbards and Western Shore.

And, as usual, the crowds came out to support all of us taking part. These parades are a wonderful example of the spirit of our rural communities and show why we must make sure they survive.

The parades are a great opportunity for me to meet residents and say hello again to people I've met before. Congratulations to the organizers and communities of Hubbards and Western Shore for terrific parades and great community spirit.

World Tuna Flat Championships

The annual World Tuna Flat Championships were held today in Hubbards. I and the rest of the 'Da Babes' team: Sarah Archer, Gail Dominey & Joanne MacDonald were there to defend our Women's World Tuna Flat Champions title which we won last year. Competition was stiff this year as was the breeze. After winning 2 heats we were in the final against team 10271. They jumped to an early lead that we just weren't able to overcome. But it was a great time! Congratulations to team 10271.

Big Ex Parade

Tuesday, July 23rd was the annual Big Ex Parade in Bridgewater. Progressive Conservative Party leader Jamie Baillie led candidates and supporters in the parade. I was joined by fellow candidates David Mitchell, Lunenburg West, Brian Pickings, Lunenburg and Bruce Inglis, Queens/Shelburne. Despite heavy rain participants and spectators turned out to make the parade a resounding success. It is a testament to the spirit of the South Shore. Well done!

Mackerel Snappers Picnic

Suncreen, sunhats and sunbrellas were in order as perfect weather accompanied the annual Mackerel Snappers Picnic at Graves Island near Chester. People come from close by and far away to listen to good music, enjoy a mackerel supper, and meet old friends. It's a great opportunity for me to talk to people and enjoy the day with them.

Jamie & I visit businesses on Hwy 333

On Tuesday, June 4 Jamie and I an interesting time touring two successful but vastly different businesses in the Tantallon area yesterday.  Acadian Maple Products in Upper Tantallon sells everything maple, from bottles of syrup to fudge to maple roasted coffee, and much more.  Nautel in Hackett's Cove builds and sells radio broadcast transmitters worldwide.

At Nautel

With Brian Allaway of Acadian Maple Products