Bill Estabrooks
William Irvine Estabrooks (born July 26, 1947) is a Canadian retired educator and politician from Nova Scotia.
The Honourable Bill Estabrooks | |
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| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Timberlea-Prospect | |
| In office March 24, 1998 – October 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Holland |
| Succeeded by | Iain Rankin |
| Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal | |
| In office June 19, 2009 – May 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Brooke Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Smith |
| Minister of Energy | |
| In office June 19, 2009 – January 11, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Barnet |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1947 Sackville, New Brunswick |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence(s) | Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | School teacher |
A native of Sackville, New Brunswick, Estabrooks attended Mount Allison University from which he graduated in 1969. Estabrooks found employment as a teacher in the communities around Halifax, Nova Scotia, residing in the suburban community of Upper Tantallon. Estabrooks taught at various schools in Halifax including Sir John A. Macdonald High, Sackville High and Brookside Junior High. He has long been involved in local chapters of the Lions Club as well as volunteering with local hockey and football teams. He is also a recipient of the Lions International Presidents' Recognition Award and the Medal of Bravery from the Governor General.
In 2015, the Hubley Community Centre was named the Estabrooks Community Hall in Bill Estabrook's honour for his years of dedication to the community.