In a world of growing instability, it has never been more important for Nova Scotia to be more self-reliant and more energy secure. Today, we import natural gas from the United States while sitting on significant natural gas resources of our own. That doesn’t make sense. I believe we can responsibly develop our natural resources while protecting the environment we all cherish. We have the science, technology, expertise, and regulatory oversight to do both. Developing our natural resources isn’t just about energy. It’s about creating good-paying jobs, growing our economy, strengthening government services, and helping deliver more stable and affordable energy for Nova Scotian families. For too long, opportunities were left on the sidelines. Our government is taking a different approach. We are focused on responsible growth, energy security, and building a stronger Nova Scotia for future generations.

Our commitment to Veterans never takes a day off. 💪 Through the Poppy Trust Fund, your donations provide emergency financial assistance, medical equipment, housing support, and mental health programs for Veterans and their families. Please consider making a donation today. legion.ca/remembrance/donate…

At 102, George Beardshaw has received an honorary degree from @Laurier. He is the last known surviving British Home Child in Canada and the last surviving Queen’s Own Rifles veteran of WW2. It’s never too late to thank a veteran and make him feel recognized for his service.

He is considered to be the greatest, and most complete, hockey player who ever lived. His legacy with the game is so deep that his nickname was Mr. Hockey. He inspired generations of players in his 32 professional seasons. This is the story of Gordie Howe. 📸 NHL 🧵 1/12

Looking for a beautiful way to mark our 100th anniversary? Plant a legacy in your garden with the exclusive Legion 100 Tulip! These symbolic blooms are a stunning tribute to a century of Remembrance and community. Order your bulbs today and watch them bloom next spring to welcome our next century of service. Visit: tulipfestival.ca/product/leg…

A Commissioned Officer and Badged Operator in the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (#CSOR) leads the march during the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.

"Could I do it?" A first line that hooks you in. A perspective that tears at your heart. And a conclusion that brings you to today. A tremendous piece by @AGMacDougall on visiting Normandy in @the_lineca 🌹 readtheline.ca/p/andrew-macd…

Nova Scotia’s seafood industry is a cornerstone of our economy, our communities and our way of life. The new Coast to Classroom program will help students learn about the opportunities that exist right here at home, from fisheries and aquaculture to processing, ocean technology and more. By connecting classroom learning to real-world careers, we are helping young Nova Scotians build skills, explore their future and gain a deeper understanding of the industries that help drive our province forward. Learn more: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…

Top notch event hosted by @AtlanticEconomicCounsel @pier21 featuring Eleanor Taylor BDC BGeneral S. Mark Parsons Commander, 5th Div Bus roundtable hosted by Rudee Gaudet, @ACADA Melanie Nadeau, @COVE Lorin Robar, Col J.T.M. Willis

June 6, 1944. Today, we mark the anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. 14,000 Canadians stormed Juno Beach, showing unparalleled bravery in the face of fierce resistance. 359 Canadians made the ultimate sacrifice that day. We stand in silent gratitude for the heroes who broke through the Atlantic Wall and paved the path to liberation. Learn more: youtu.be/p4zzgMR0nk0?si=iEcr… Photo: Troops of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade (Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Highlanders) going ashore from LCI (L) 299 [Landing Craft Infantry], Bernières-sur-mer, Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. [Library and Archives Canada 3408540]

Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, from Virginia Water, Surrey. Britain’s only serving female Royal Navy Commando. Killed in training on 3 June 2026 when a Merlin Mk4 from 846 Naval Air Squadron crashed at Sourton Down, Devon. The career arc was extraordinary. An MSc in Geology from Imperial College London in 2016. Junior international representative for England in lacrosse and pole vault. Two years as a geologist with British Petroleum before commissioning in 2019 into the Royal Navy. During a break in flying training she completed the 16 week All Arms Commando Course, earning the green beret as one of only seven women in British military history to do so, and becoming the UK’s only serving female Royal Navy Commando. She was killed on her final assessment of flying training. Her Pilot’s Wings were to be awarded in June 2026. She died alongside Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24.

BUTCH O'HARE and QUIET INTEGRITY. On February 20, 1942, a 28-year-old Navy pilot looked at his fuel gauge and realized someone had made a mistake. His tank wasn't full. He didn't have enough fuel to complete the mission and return to the carrier. His commander ordered him back immediately. Butch O'Hare turned around, frustrated, heading toward the ship alone. Then he saw them. A squadron of Japanese bombers racing toward the American fleet. The entire division was out on the mission. The fleet was defenseless. Butch had no way to warn them. No way to bring back his squadron. He had a choice. Continue to safety with his limited fuel. Or do something about it. Butch dove into the Japanese formation alone. He fired until his guns emptied. Then he dove at enemy aircraft, trying to clip their wings and send them spiraling down. One pilot against an entire squadron. The Japanese, stunned and confused, changed direction. The fleet survived. When Butch landed, the gun-camera footage told the story. Five enemy aircraft shot down. He became the Navy's first flying ace of World War II and the first Naval Aviator to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. A year later, Butch O'Hare was killed in combat. He was 29. Today, Chicago's O'Hare Airport bears his name. Here's what stays with me about this story: Butch wasn't trying to become a hero that day. He was just a pilot heading back to the ship because of a fuel tank mistake. No one would have blamed him for continuing home. But in that small moment of decision, with no one watching and nothing to gain, his character showed up. That's what quiet integrity looks like. It's not the grand gestures people plan for. It's what you do in the moments no one expects anything from you. Small choices reveal who we really are. And sometimes, those choices change everything.

On the night of June 5, 1944, Eisenhower stood on a tarmac in England and watched 13,000 paratroopers board their planes. He already knew what Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory had told him in private: up to half of them might not survive the night. 6,500 men. Dead before a single soldier touched the beach. Eisenhower had approved the mission anyway, called the decision "soul-wracking," and said nothing to the men. Instead he drove out and visited them. He chatted. Laughed. Asked where they were from. Shook hands. Cracked jokes. Not one of them knew their general had just signed what might be their death warrant. When the last plane disappeared into the dark sky, his driver Kay Summersby looked over at him. There were tears running down his face. He drove back to Telegraph Cottage in silence. Then he sat down, picked up a pencil, and wrote a note he prayed no one would ever read. "Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone." Look at what he edited. He had first written "This particular operation." He crossed it out and replaced it with "My decision to attack." Then he pressed the pencil down hard and drew a long, firm line under the words "mine alone." He misdated it July 5 instead of June 5. He was so consumed with dread he had forgotten what month it was. He folded the note and put it in his wallet. He carried it there as 156,000 men stormed the beaches of Normandy. When word came back that the beachhead had held, he took it out, crumpled it, and threw it in the trash. An aide quietly pulled it out and saved it. That note is now behind glass at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas. You can still see where the pencil pressed hardest. Right under the words "mine alone." 82 years ago tonight.

On this day in 1940, the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk concluded. Operation Dynamo saved over 338,000 troops, including heroic efforts by Canadian naval vessels and personnel. Today, we remember the courage of those who faced impossible odds to fight another day. Read more: legionmagazine.com/biographe… #LestWeForget #CanadaRemembers Photo: British troops line up on the beach at Dunkirk as they await evacuation. [Imperial War Museums/Wikimedia]

Full house @ 8th annual First Responder’s Mental Health Conference this yr @charlottetown @pei. Frank practical & all about support for those who put it all on the line for our citizens,often at great cost to themselves & loved ones. Proud of the work of @WoundedwarriorsCanada.

Leadership on display

National Accessibility Week is an important reminder that accessibility matters every day. Our government has taken important steps to make Nova Scotia more accessible by adopting the Built Environment Accessibility Standard, improving accessibility at parks, beaches and public spaces, and investing in more inclusive community spaces across the province. We’ve expanded accessibility training across government and continued work on new standards in education, employment, transportation, and government services as we work toward the goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030. There’s more work ahead, and we’ll keep working to make sure every Nova Scotian can fully participate in their community.

With wildfire seasons becoming more intense and unpredictable, our government is taking action. That’s why we added four fixed-wing water bombers and a co-ordination plane to strengthen our wildfire response across the province. These aircraft build on the investments we’ve already made in helicopters, equipment, and emergency response resources to help protect people, communities, and property. We will continue doing everything we can to keep Nova Scotians safe from wildfires.

The group you keep hearing about in the media, Coastal First Nations, isn't a band. They hold neither rights nor title. They're a not-for-profit based in downtown Vancouver started with money from American foundations opposed to resource development. torontosun.com/opinion/colum…