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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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

With the warmer weather, let’s do our part to keep our community safe and welcoming. If you would like a...
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

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

Power Outage After Lakeside Substation Fire

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

The Bakery Hut on Lucasville Road

Check out The Bakery Hut at 1412 Lucasville Road! I stopped by last weekend to grab a coconut cream pie...
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

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

Lucasville United Baptist Church BBQ Fundraiser

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

Cape Breton University Opens New Medical Campus

Cape Breton University is now officially home to its own Medical Campus. Thanks to a partnership with Dalhousie’s Faculty of...
Nova Scotia government wordmark, a blue and white flag design with a lion rampant.

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors: How to Apply

The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program opens for applications on July 1, 2025. This program, administered by Service Nova...
Two people at a craft spirits vendor booth with bottles and jars displayed on a wooden counter under a branded canopy.

Meeting Local Vendors at The Mom Market, Hatfield Farm

This month has been an incredibly busy one, but one of the best parts of being your MLA is getting...
Two people standing on the steps of Province House beneath a large Canadian flag hung between stone columns.

Celebrating Canada Day 2026 at Province House

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 It’s an honour to serve this community, and there is nothing quite like teaching the next...
A person speaking at a podium at a graduation ceremony in an arena, with a Nova Scotia flag and a graduate in cap and gown nearby.

Celebrating the Class of 2026 Across Our Schools

Graduation season is here, and what a day for students across our community. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 at...
A crowd gathered on a lawn in front of a stone Georgian building with flags flying, on a sunny day.

Annual Garden Party at Government House

Recently, I attended the Annual Garden Party at Government House, hosted by Their Honours the Honourable Mike Savage, Lieutenant Governor...

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    Notary Services

    Access free notary services for official document notarization.

    Provincial Applications

    Guidance and support for completing provincial forms and applications.

    Info & Guidance

    Get help navigating provincial programs, services, and resources.

    Legislative Concerns

    Assistance with legislative questions, policies, and advocacy support.

    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

    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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