Jamie Baillie TV ads

You may have seen or heard two new ads featuring leader Jamie Baillie that have started airing on radio and TV.

They outline the PC’s plan to turn Nova Scotia’s struggling economy around and make life more affordable for families.
Jamie tells Nova Scotians that in the next election, “Let's not just change political parties, let's truly change direction.”

Here are links to the TV ads on Youtube.

Jamie Baillie TV ad #1

Jamie Baillie TV ad #2

Jamie Baillie, PC Leader - Let's change direction.

I'm Jamie Baillie. We don't know each other that well yet, and I want to change that. So when the time comes to elect your next Premier, you'll know if you w...

The Shore Club wins award

Congratulations to Rhys Harnish and the Shore Club.  The Shore Club was named one of the 10  "Must Try" restaurants in Canada by Reader's Digest magazine. On December 15th it was my pleasure to present a certificate on behalf of Jamie Baillie and the PC Caucus of Nova Scotia recognizing the Shore Club's accomplishment. Reader's Digest encourages readers to "Expand your dining horizons by exploring the more interesting establishments on offer from coast to coast." The Shore Club claims to have served more than 1 million lobster suppers since they served the first one in 1936. As Reader's Digest says "come hungry".

Award for Trellis Cafe

On Friday, December 14th, it was my pleasure to present a certificate on behalf of Jamie Baillie and the PC Caucus of Nova Scotia to Wilma Raaymakers, owner of The Trellis Cafe in Hubbards. Wilma and her fabulous team won the Restaurant of the Year: Essence of Nova Scotia Award from Taste of Nova Scotia. The awards "recognize and thank the passionate, dedicated people - our farmers, fishers and chefs - who create the artisanal products that make our province a true culinary tourism destination." Congratulations Trellis Cafe on this well-deserved award.

New Ross Christmas Festival

On Saturday, December 8th, I spent the day in the New Ross area attending some of the events that were part of the 19th annual New Ross Christmas Festival. It's a great way to get you into the Christmas spirit and a testament to the strong community spirit of the New Ross area. I met one Halifax parent who has brought his children to the festival every year. As the organizers say, the festival is "where family traditions grow". Congratulations to the organizers and dedicated volunteers who make everyone feel welcome and instill some Christmas spirit in all of us.

Father Christmas at Ross Farm

With George Broome at the Christmas Craft Fair

With Aldon Turner on his christmas tree lot

The fire in the Rosebank Cottage at Ross Farm is inviting on a wet day.

The well-attended turkey dinner at the Forties Community Centre

Woodlot Tour

On November 29th I had the privilege of touring a private woodlot near New Ross owned by Reeves Forestry. Debbie Reeves is working with the Department of Natural Resources on a pilot program that will help manage woodlots in sustainable ways. In Debbie's words, "Applying ecosystem based management analysis of soil and vegetation along with the remnants of the early stand species indicate that this can be moved to mid successional balsam fir, red maple and eventually to a late successional sugar maple, white ash stand along with red spruce and yellow birch. To aid this process we are applying a new type of management treatment calling it a seed tree release whereby we will release ( cut the opening or canopy around ) existing late successional species with the expectation that they will prosper and grow to provide seed to grow into an Acadian Forest type of stand." 

Debbie's knowledge, dedication and passion for woodlands that have been in her family for generations is obvious as soon as you meet her. Debbie's commitment to diverse sustainability will mean her woodlands will thrive as an ecosystem for generations and offer commercial opportunities as the ever-changing woods market evolves.

Debbie is also working with Ross Farm to develop a program to allow school children to come in to the woodlot and learn about the value of forests and sustainability.

After you spend time with Debbie Reeves, you feel confident about the future of woodlots in our province managed with this kind of care and expertise.

Visit to Little Tancook Is.

I haven't posted in a little while. I've spent the month of November going door-to-door in Tantallon, Head of St. Margaret's, East River and Little Tancook Island and attending many community events and meetings. Here are some pictures of my trip to Little Tancook. There is no better way to meet constituents, listen to their concerns and explain what I and a PC government will do to deal with the issues facing the people of Chester-St. Margaret's. I will continue meeting constituents throughout the winter. Please remember to visit The Issues page of this website to read more about the PC party's plans to deal with issues we all face.

Little Tancook Is. harbour

The ferry arriving on Little Tancook Is.

On Little Tancook Is. wharf

With Doris Levy of Little Tancook Is.

Fox Point Community Centre Open House

The Fox Point Community Centre is a little more than a year old but it's come a long way and is providing a valuable service to the area.  At their open house Saturday, October 13th, they showed off some of their accomplishments such as the fitness centre which has treadmills, an elliptical trainer, weight machines, free weights and there's a personal trainer available.

Amy Delorey and I in the fitness centre.  

Amy Delorey is the "go-to" person you'll find at the centre five days a week.  The centre also has a toy library and a community room which is available for rent for a small fee. There are children's programs too.  This past summer those programs included Positive Publishing and Messy science.  The kids learned how to make a volcano and geysers, as well as play doh.

5 year old Kaylee Tufts learns about volcanoes from Dakota Inglis, a volunteer at the centre.

The geyser demonstration shows that a mixture of soda pop and mints can go a long way!

The centre is now offering after school programs.  For more information on the community centre their web site is: www.hhellps.com or call 858-3440.