THE HONOURABLE THE REPORT

LENA M. DIAB VOL. 1 • NO. 1 • FEBRUARY 2014 MLA

Welcome to the first edition of the Armdale Report! It has been almost 4 months since you elected me to be your MLA. My colleagues and I have been working steadily both at the House of Assembly and in our ridings.

On December 7th, we officially opened my constituency office. Located on the Armdale Rotary, our address is 2625 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 26. Thank you to everyone who attended our open house and brought a donation of food or money to give to Feed . We filled over 4 large boxes which we delivered to Feed Nova Scotia just before Christmas. I started the new year by attending various events with municipal councillors Linda Mosher (District 9), Russell Walker (District 10) and Stephen Adams (District 11).

We attended the 20th annual Herring Cove Polar Bear Dip. We also shared in the wonderful New Year’s Levee festivities held at various local events. It was great to see so many people of all ages enjoy the company of family and friends.

In January, I also had the opportunity to tour J.L Ilsley High School with MLA from Halifax Atlantic. We met with Principal Gordon McKelvie to discuss the current condition of the building and how we may be able to assist. As a mother of four children, I understand the impact a positive high school experience can have in shaping the future of our youth. I want to assure you that our voices have been heard. We are returning to the school later this month with Education Minister to show her and discuss with her the improvements required.

I am extremely honoured and humbled to have been granted the opportunity to serve my community. I look forward to the work we can do together. Please keep in touch and let me know if there are any events you would like me to attend or to include in upcoming newsletters.

UPCOMING EVENTS Feb 25, 2014 – I will be on the panel of an Immigration Town Hall hosted by Minister and MLA at the Keshen Goodman Public Library in Clayton Park from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. All welcome to attend. Feb 28, 2014 – Nova Scotia Legal Aid will be providing out-reach services through the Eastern Chebucto Hub Organizations on 531 Herring Cove Road. The service will be from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm and will continue twice monthly. Appointments are walk-in or you can call (902) 420-3450.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CELEBRATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Do you know anyone in Halifax Armdale who has achieved an outstanding award or accomplishment? Please email me at [email protected] with details so our successful constituents can be recognized! Certificates for Birthdays and Anniversaries can be requested through the Nova Scotia Protocol Office website at: www.novascotia.ca/iga/cmss

PRESENTING MRS. FRANCES BEED A CERTIFICATE CELEBRATING HER 90TH BIRTHDAY AT MELVILLE HEIGHTS. (LEFT)

VICKY LEVACK, A LOCAL AUTHOR AND HER MOTHER JOAN ATTENDED PROVINCE HOUSE THIS FALL. (RIGHT)

Constituency Office | 2625 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 26, Halifax NS, B3L 4G4 Phone: 902.455.1610 | Email: [email protected] LENA IN THE COMMUNITY

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Celebrating Indian Republic Day Dropping off donations to New Year’s Levee at the Armdale Feed Nova Scotia Yacht Club.

Celebrating the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Opening my Constituency Office Celebrating Polish Independence Day of the Canadian Lebanon Society of Halifax

Remembrance Day Ceremony at Our team – Tasha & Anthony 20th Anniversary Special Olympics Springvale Elementary School. Nova Scotia Winter Gala

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Constituency Office | 2625 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 26, Halifax NS, B3L 4G4 Phone: 902.455.1610 | Email: [email protected]