With Glowing Hearts

A surge of energy could be felt across Nova Scotia Sunday evening as the province's pride and joy, Sidney Crosby, became a national hero.
It was Team Canada versus the United States in the gold medal hockey game. Tied at two and headed to overtime, Canadians from coast to coast, were standing; praying; believing; and hoping for a miracle goal.  Prayers were answered.  Sidney Crosby scored the gold medal winning goal seven minutes and 40 seconds into overtime.  The celebration started.  In hockey bars, living rooms and in the streets of cities and towns across Canada - we came together to praise Canada, Sidney and an incredible Olympic performance.  In Halifax, not far from Sidney's birthplace of Cole Harbour, folks celebrated in the street. 
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter congratulated Crosby in a release issued after the game.

"I want to congratulate Sidney once again for making Nova Scotia, and indeed Canada, proud."

Premier Dexter also recognized Olympic snow boarder Sarah Conrad for her performance at the Games.

Dexter said that Ms. Conrad and Mr. Crosby are exceptional athletes who have inspired us and who are role models for thousands of people from across this province.

It has been an incredible Olympics and it offered a unique opportunity to Nova Scotia's artists, culinary experts and businesses.  Thousands of visitors were able to experience what Nova Scotia has to offer including Bob Nicholas and his wife from White Rock, BC. 

 "Of all places we visited, the Atlantic house was by far and away the best and  most exciting exhibit we saw in our four separate visits to Vancouver, said Nicholas.  "As  retired teachers, we travel a lot, and want you to know that your collective  exhibit has convinced us to take our next major trip to visit your province as  well as the others."  So thank you, to the visitors who experienced Atlantic Canada House and to the athletes who helped reignite our patriotism and to the organizers of the 2010 Olympics.  The world was watching.