I appreciated the opportunity to talk to our teachers on this rainy afternoon. Our educators mean a lot to our families and to me personally as a mom who has had two children grow and develop under their influence over the years. I thank them for that, and I will take their message back to Fredericton. I am hoping for a quick return to the negotiating table and a fair contract to be reached.
May has been proclaimed as Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Think about the role you can play in eliminating sexual violence in your community every day of every month throughout the year.
I am proud that as part of this year's budget, community-based sexual violence services will now be available to more people than ever before, with $800,000 allocated to expand specialized crisis support and trauma counselling to Sussex, Bathurst, Campbellton, Kent County, Miramichi, St. Stephen, Shediac and Woodstock.
What an exciting day it was yesterday when I was able to take part in the announcement of the Royal Highness Princess Anne’s upcoming visit to Moncton and Sussex to attend the 8th Canadian Hussars 175th anniversary celebrations, taking place May 18th to 21st.
Her Royal Highness is colonel-in-chief of the regiment, whose rich history in the Sussex region played a vital role in the development of the community itself. Celebrating and recognizing the legacy of the 8th Canadian Hussars and Camp Sussex is so important when it comes to understanding our community’s roots. The regiment continues to have a strong presence in the town, with their B Squadron still based here.
It will be the perfect time to visit the 8th Hussars Museum located in the Sussex Train Station when they open for the season to brush up on your history in anticipation of the Royal visit!
Her Royal Highness will be attending civic events in Sussex on Sunday, May 21st. More information to follow.
