PRESIDENT RECOGNIZED BY THE HERITAGE CANADA FOUNDATION

Barry Macdonald was recognized in September, 2008, in the National Awards Program of the Heritage Canada Foundation, Canada’s most prestigious recognition for achievement and excellence in the field of built heritage conservation.

The 2008 non-juried award recipients included Sen. Pat Carney (Ret.) of British Columbia and Mr. Barry MacDonald of Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, as the first-time recipients of the Governors’s Award in recognition of their tireless efforts in bringing about the recent passage of the federal Act to Protect Heritage Lighthouses.

PRESIDENT TO MODERATE SESSION AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

September 27:
Barry MacDonald, President, NSLPS 
moderates a session at the Heritage Canada Foundation Conference
in Quebec City.
The following is a descrption from the Conference Program:

LIGHTHOUSE PROTECTION ROUND TABLE

Hundreds of historic lighthouses, many in remote locations, hang in the balance 
due to changing technology and priorities. Hear about the new federal Act to Protect Heritage Lighthouses, 
meet key players on the lighthouse scene, and contribute to the creation of a national network and working group.