The Dress: Mayann Francis and Gary Markle in conversation Thursday, Sept. 29 The Dress: Mayann Francis and the Call to Serve To November 27 Dalhousie Art Gallery, 6101 University Avenue free Sitting on a black bench, surrounded by accent lighting that seems to add extra drama to what she’s saying, Mayann Francis is tackling big […]
Lieutenant Governor
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Food fit for a Queen
Government House, the official home for the Lieutenant Governor, is also the official residence for the Queen, if she so decides (there’s no confirmation she’s actually staying there). Walking in on Sunday afternoon it’s so quiet, there’s little indication that royalty’s on its way—except for maybe the giant portrait on the staircase, and the metal barricades lined up outside. The 200-plus year-old pad certainly looks guest-ready, especially after three years of renovations that cost upwards of $6 million. Government House’s executive chef Steven Galvin was nice enough to open his kitchen and give us a look at what he’s