Dave Ritcey
MLA
In the Legislature
Member Statements
My favorite part of being an MLA is talking to the community members and finding out what is on their mind. If you would like to talk to me, or a member of my team, please give us a call.
Dave Ritcey, MLA
MLA
For Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River
The Honourable Dave Ritcey was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River in a by-election in 2020 and was re-elected in 2021 and 2024.
Prior to becoming an MLA, Dave worked as a business development manager, food service manager, and a sports management executive.
"Whether you moved across the country or within our community, welcome to the Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River constituency."
Dave Ritcey, MLA
Funding for Nova Scotia Stampede
The Nova Scotia Stampede will build on last year’s success with support from the Province.
“The Nova Scotia Stampede is an exciting event that showcases the rich culture and hospitality of our province,” said Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “Investing in cultural and sport events attracts tourists, boosts the economy and creates thriving communities across our province.”
The Province is providing $150,000 to support the 2025 Nova Scotia Stampede and is investing $550,000 in portable bleachers for the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition grounds in Bible Hill.
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End the Silence
About 50 people participated in the march in the centre of Truro carrying signs and wearing blue hats with the message "End The Silence."
Organizers invited Robertson to honour his courage and dignity in his decades-long wait for justice.
"He's the voice for the voiceless right now," said Lorna Gero, director of fund development with the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre. "Hopefully a lot of people will connect with wanting to be freed from their trauma and speak up."
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Support for Local Mental Health, Addictions Programs Across Nova Scotia
People in need of mental health and addictions services will have more local support options with provincial funding to 23 community organizations.
The funding, through the Mental Health and Addictions Community Wellness Grant program, covers three years for most organizations. This multi-year funding provides stability and will mean less time writing grant applications and more time providing services.
“We received tremendous interest in response to this funding. It’s incredibly encouraging to see so many community organizations supporting Nova Scotians. They are an essential part of the system of care for mental health and addictions and I’m grateful for everything they are doing,” said Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health. “The connections these organizations have within the community help people access support closer to home.”
Through the grant program, organizations could apply for up to $250,000 per year for up to three years to provide mental health and addictions programs and supports that meet the needs of the community. The funding over three years totals $13.8 million.
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