An outstanding group of professionals were recognized with the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Architecture. The ceremony was held at Government House on June 4. Since its inception in 1988, this award program has held a special place in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. It serves as a platform to honor exceptional design and acknowledge the accomplishments of numerous talented architects practicing in Nova Scotia. The recipients are: Award of Merit – Large Building: East Hants Aquatic Centre TEAL Architects + Planners and Maclennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects...

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth, we celebrate the rich tapestry of diversity, unity, and progress that defines our collective journey. For three-quarters of a century, the Commonwealth has served as a symbol of hope, solidarity, and cooperation among its 56 member states. As we reflect on our shared history, let us also reaffirm our commitment to the fundamental values of democracy, human rights, and sustainable development that underpin the Commonwealth's purpose. In this milestone year, let us redouble our efforts to build a more inclusive, equitable, and...

The seventy-fifth anniversary of The Commonwealth is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey that our unique family of free and independent nations has made since 1949. Last year, The Bahamas celebrated its fiftieth anniversary of Independence, as Grenada has this year, and Papua New Guinea will next year. Each of these milestones – and many others like them – represent the fulfilment of countless aspirations and the achievement of such remarkable potential. And the Commonwealth’s growth, with new members continuing to join our family of nations, demonstrates clearly...

Register today for an evening with novelist, poet, essayist, and short story writer Martine Jacquot! The event will take place at Government House (1451 Barrington Street) on Tuesday, February 20th at 7:00 PM. A dessert reception will follow the session. Ms. Jacquot was the President of the Conseil Culturel Acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse for three years and created the magazine ARTcadie. Her work is part of the Littérature acadienne and she is one of the few Acadian authors of short stories, including the collections Sables mouvants , Des Oiseaux dans la tête , and Les enjoliveurs du temps ...