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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Aug 27, 2026

Cellular for Nova Scotia Program Cellular Network Access Feedback Survey for Build Nova Scotia. Use this survey to report areas...

Walk With Me 5K Walkathon Supports Local Families

It was wonderful to see Dragonz Martial Artz Centre inc bring the community together for their second annual Walk With...

Burgers to Beat MS at the Gary Martin Drive A&W

On my way down to the Gary Martin Dr. A&W for this year’s Burgers to Beat MS day! ​Come on...

Town Hall Details: Hammonds Plains & Lucasville, August 26

We’re pleased to invite residents to join us for a Community Town Hall in Upper Hammonds Plains on Wednesday, August...

Supporting Burgers to Beat MS at A&W Restaurants

It was a pleasure to spend some time at our local A&W Restaurants today supporting #BurgerstoBeatMS alongside @damian_stoilov For every...

Two New Family Doctors Coming to Hammonds Plains This Fall

2 new family doctors will be coming to Hammonds Plains this Fall. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BR7hFGwg6/ View original on Facebook...

Groundwater Monitoring Results for Upper Hammonds Plains

Understanding our local water systems is an important part of building a stronger, more resilient Hammonds Plains–Lucasville. I’m pleased to...

Dr. Shelly Whitman Appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

Congratulations Shelly! Dr. Whitman was appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia! ​This recognition is so well-deserved. Shelly has dedicated...

Supporting Miracle Treat Day for the IWK Foundation

We enjoyed a couple of Blizzards in the office today in support of Miracle Treat Day! On August 14, net...

Community Town Hall in Hammonds Plains & Lucasville, August 26

Community Town Hall. I am sitting down with MP Braedon Clark and Councillor John Young for a community town hall...

Community Office Hours at Kopi Café, Hammonds Plains

I am at Kopi cafe (2069 Hammonds Plains Rd) at 12 PM today! Stop by, say hi, ask me any...

Aug 09, 2026

Today, we honour the courage and sacrifice of Canada’s peacekeepers. Their mission is never easy but the effect of their...

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...

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!...

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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