MLA for
Hammonds Plains-Lucasville​

Moving Forward, Building Together

With a deep commitment to our community, I work tirelessly to advocate for policies that improve lives in Hammonds Plains-Lucasville. From enhancing local infrastructure to ensuring a safer environment, my mission is to make our community a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

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Cobequid Wellness Fund awards $42,000 to 17 groups

October 2, 2026
I was pleased to attend the Cobequid Community Health Board Wellness Funds Awards Night alongside @damian_stoilov and @mlatimouthit to celebrate...
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Traffic Advisory: Exit 3, Highway 102 at Hammonds Plains Road, October 2026

October 1, 2026
Traffic advisory: Exit 3, Highway 102 at Hammonds Plains Road Nova Scotia Public Works contractors will return to the Exit...
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Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026

September 30, 2026
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a time for Nova Scotians to honour those lost, recognize...
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Visiting the QEII Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome in Voyageur Lakes, September 2026

September 29, 2026
I had the opportunity to visit the QEII Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome in Voyageur Lakes last week, and it...
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Welcoming Nine Locks to West Bedford, September 2026

September 28, 2026
I had the chance to visit the new Nine Locks West Bedford last Thursday, and it’s great to see another...
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Thanking Nova Scotia’s Pharmacists on World Pharmacists Day 2026

September 25, 2026
Today, on World Pharmacists Day, I want to recognize and sincerely thank the pharmacists who play such an important role...
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Memory Café Returns to Tantallon, September 2026

September 25, 2026
I’m pleased to share the return of the Memory Café in Tantallon, a wonderful community program for people living with...
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2026 Halifax Aging Your Way Expo on October 17

September 24, 2026
I’m pleased to share an upcoming community event that offers a great opportunity for older adults, families, and caregivers to...
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Nominations Open for the 2026 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards

September 24, 2026
Every community has people and organizations working to make Nova Scotia a more equitable, inclusive, and welcoming place. The Nova...
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Coyote Sightings Reported Along Lucasville Road, September 2026

September 23, 2026
Our office has reported the recent coyote sightings along Lucasville Road to the Department of Natural Resources. DNR has asked...
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Speaking at the Kidney Walk for Kidney Foundation NS, September 2026

September 23, 2026
It was an honor to attend and speak at the Kidney Walk at the Zatzman Sportsplex in support of the...
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Paws in the Park at DeWolf Park 2026

September 22, 2026
Great time at DeWolf Park this past Sunday for Paws in the Park! The weather was beautiful, and it was...
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News

Public Works seeing the Issues Firsthand: Road and Egress Updates

Hi All, I want to share some of what I’ve been doing recently to keep...
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Radon Awareness Soars: Addressing High Demand and Expanding Support in Our Community!

Unprecedented Demand for Radon Detectors! What an incredible day for radon awareness in our community!...
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Upper Hammonds Plains to receive $142,808 for water system upgrades

HALIFAX – Rick Burns, MLA for Hammonds Plains-Lucasville, is pleased to announce that Upper Hammonds...
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