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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Community gathering outdoors with a canopy tent, red patio umbrellas and people eating at picnic tables.

Can Jam Canada Day Celebration at Upper Hammonds Plains

July 10, 2026
Another great Canada Day spent at the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Centre (UHPCC) for the Can Jam celebration! It was...
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Gold embossed notary public seal for Nova Scotia, Canada on a signed document.

Free Notary Services for Hammonds Plains-Lucasville

July 9, 2026
Did you know. If you are a constituent in Hammonds Plains-Lucasville and need a document witnessed, sworn, or certified, as...
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Blue and white yard sign reading Help Keep Our Community Beautiful, Please Do Not Litter, with the MLA office phone number and website.

Request a Do Not Litter Sign in Hammonds Plains-Lucasville

July 8, 2026
It’s that time of year when we need a quick reminder to keep our community beautiful. With the warmer weather...
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Massed bands and performers in formation on an arena floor under spotlights, with a full audience.

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2026

July 8, 2026
Always great to watch the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. From the pipe bands to the precision drills, it’s a...
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Graphic announcing support for the next generation of submarines in Canada, with an outline of Nova Scotia.

Six New Submarines to Be Serviced in Nova Scotia

July 7, 2026
BREAKING: Premier Tim Houston is with Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce 6 new submarines to be maintained and serviced...
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Blue and white yard sign reading Please Slow Down, We Love Our Seniors, with the MLA office phone number and website.

Request a Slow Down We Love Our Seniors Sign

July 6, 2026
With the warmer weather, let’s do our part to keep our community safe and welcoming. If you would like a...
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MLA Rick Burns standing beside a newly installed Please Slow Down, We Love Our Children yard sign on a roadside.

Request a Slow Down We Love Our Children Sign

July 5, 2026
It’s that time of year when some need a quick reminder to slow down while driving through our community. With...
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Nova Scotia Power outage map showing a shaded area of affected customers around Bedford and Clayton Park.

Power Outage After Lakeside Substation Fire

July 4, 2026
Power outage affecting the area. Estimated restoration is approximately midnight. From NS Power: Hello, We are currently responding to an...
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Wooden shed with The Bakery Hut sign above open doors, shelves inside and a person holding a pie.

The Bakery Hut on Lucasville Road

July 4, 2026
Check out The Bakery Hut at 1412 Lucasville Road! I stopped by last weekend to grab a coconut cream pie...
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Mobile market bus with the Fogarty's Market Garden logo, with tables of vegetable seedlings and transplants in front.

Fogarty’s Market Garden in Hammonds Plains

July 4, 2026
Stopped by Fogarty’s Market Garden to grab some microgreens and lettuce, and my wife has already been back to pick...
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Three people posing together at an outdoor community barbecue with blue canopy tents in a church parking lot.

Lucasville United Baptist Church BBQ Fundraiser

July 3, 2026
Last week I stopped by the Lucasville United Baptist Church for their BBQ and bake sale fundraiser. They are raising...
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Modern multi-storey building with a large glass corner facade and new landscaping.

Cape Breton University Opens New Medical Campus

July 2, 2026
Cape Breton University is now officially home to its own Medical Campus. Thanks to a partnership with Dalhousie’s Faculty of...
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    Congratulatory Certificates
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    Borrow a radon detector to test and ensure your home’s air safety.

    Provincial Applications

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    Legislative Concerns

    Assistance with legislative questions, policies, and advocacy support.

    Please Slow Down
    We 💛 Our Children

    Put up a free “Please Slow Down – We 💛 Our Children” yard sign to encourage safe driving in our community. These signs remind drivers to reduce speed and watch for kids at play


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    Keep Emergency Numbers Handy

    Our free fridge magnet includes essential local numbers, from emergency services to government contacts, all in one place. A helpful tool for every household in Hammonds Plains–Lucasville.

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