High Praise for Pugwash Volunteers High Praise for Pugwash Volunteers Bill Martin / Tuesday, September 12, 2023 0 373 Article rating: 5.0 Pugwash Communities in Bloom, a driving force in the recent selection of Pugwash receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award, used the occasion of the Vice Regal’s presence to present its own annual awards — the Community Pride in Action Volunteer Awards for 2023. Read more
Pugwash Honoured for Network of Volunteers Pugwash Honoured for Network of Volunteers Bill Martin / Monday, September 11, 2023 0 346 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant Governor was in Pugwash yesterday to present a rather special crystal trophy, recognising "Community Spirit" in the greater Pugwash area. Read more
Pugwash Receives Royal Award for Spirit Pugwash Receives Royal Award for Spirit Staff Reporter / Saturday, August 12, 2023 0 343 Article rating: No rating Pugwash will receive the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor's Community Spirit Award. Read more
Queen's 70th Jubilee Celebrations Underway Queen's 70th Jubilee Celebrations Underway Bill Martin / Sunday, February 6, 2022 0 877 Article rating: 5.0 Today marks the Platinum Jubilee Year for Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 70 years on the throne—the longest reigning monarch in British history. Read more
Throne Speech Re-enforces Tory Election Promises Throne Speech Re-enforces Tory Election Promises Staff Reporter / Tuesday, October 12, 2021 0 763 Article rating: No rating The Nova Scotia legislature opened today and the main message in the speech from the throne says solutions in health care and the economy will pave the way to the future. Read more
Cliffs of Fundy Honoured in Community Awards Cliffs of Fundy Honoured in Community Awards Bill Martin / Saturday, October 9, 2021 0 841 Article rating: No rating Portapique and the Cliffs of Fundy are among four communities selected this year for a Spirit Award by Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant-Governor. The other two are We'koqma'q First Nation and Main-à-Dieu, Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Read more
Formal Ceremonies Complete Government Change Staff Reporter / Monday, August 30, 2021 0 965 Article rating: No rating Members of the 64th Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia will be sworn in at Province House today. Read more
Nova Scotia Election is Officially Underway Nova Scotia Election is Officially Underway Bill Martin / Saturday, July 17, 2021 0 1128 Article rating: 5.0 The unofficial election campaign is over as the official Nova Scotia election began today. Read more
Pugwash Receives Spirit and Resilience Award Pugwash Receives Spirit and Resilience Award Staff Reporter / Monday, March 8, 2021 0 1346 Article rating: No rating The Village of Pugwash received a surprise today from Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant Governor. Read more
Chief Medical Officer Honoured for Excellence Chief Medical Officer Honoured for Excellence Staff Reporter / Monday, December 21, 2020 0 1580 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health has been named the 2020 Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration. Read more
Pugwash Water System Nets Engineers Award Pugwash Water System Nets Engineers Award Bill Martin / Wednesday, September 30, 2020 0 1716 Article rating: No rating The Pugwash water system has garnered a prestigious award for engineering excellence from Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant Governor. Read more
Students Receive Award of Excellence Students Receive Award of Excellence Staff Reporter / Wednesday, June 6, 2018 0 1961 Article rating: No rating Two students from Pugwash High School are headed to Port Hawkesbury today to receive the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence. Read more
Nominations Open for Order of Nova Scotia Nominations Open for Order of Nova Scotia Staff Reporter / Friday, February 9, 2018 0 1513 Article rating: No rating Each year, a group of individuals is recognized for their outstanding contributions to the province by receiving the Order of Nova Scotia. Past recipients have come from all walks of life, from all corners of the province, and nominations are now being accepted for this year's ceremony. Read more
Duke Awards Still Inspire After 45 Years Duke Awards Still Inspire After 45 Years Staff Reporter / Monday, October 16, 2017 0 1365 Article rating: No rating Young Nova Scotians who are challenging themselves and making a difference in their communities are being celebrated today with a flag raising at Province House as part of Duke Awareness Week. Read more