Lieutenant Governor
Four Nova Scotia communities have earned this year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award for their exemplary civic and community spirit.
The communities being recognized in 2018 are:
- Cole Harbour, Halifax Regional Municipality
- Glooscap First Nation, Kings Co.
- North Mountain, Kings Co.
- Prospect, Halifax Regional Municipality
“I was delighted to hear that there were a significant number of applications from communities all over Nova Scotia this year,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “This volume of applications is indicative of the tremendous sense of pride that Nova Scotians have in their towns and villages. I thank all the communities that applied and I look forward to presenting the awards in the coming weeks.”
The award celebrates the power, strength and diversity of vibrant communities across the province. Up to four communities are honoured each year. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee based on community applications that best fit the award’s criteria.
Ryan Rutledge and Marisa DeMarco nominated the 160 businesses, 30 non-profits and 11 public schools dedicated to serving the community of Cole Harbour.
“Our goal in Cole Harbour is to support residents here to be successful in reaching their full potential,” said Mr. Rutledge. “Especially to find innovative solutions that will enable our youth to stay in the communit ...
