Mr. Speaker, today I want to address one of the most important community developments in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour.
For years a number of residents in the Dartmouth North area have been concerned, even angry, about how their community was being portrayed in the media, but rather than sit back and do nothing, a number of community leaders decided to address the need for better communication and the involvement of citizens. They started a community newspaper called the Dartmouth North Echo to tell the full story. These volunteers write the articles, run the office and sell the ads. They make this newspaper happen.
I congratulate Sylvia Anthony and her team for their foresight and dedication in bringing the community together to keep residents informed of the good news that is happening in their neighbourhoods.
Nova Scotia has a distinguished history in the field of journalistic empowerment, dating back to Joseph Howe. The Dartmouth North Echo is a worthy successor to that heritage and I salute all those who make it happen.