Well, the opening ceremonies are tonight and organizers are scrambling to make every last detail perfect. From performers to sound engineers, it's all hands on deck and the excitement around the Halifax Metro Centre is palpable.

One thing Nova Scotians are good at is pitching in to make great events happen and tonight is no exception. Volunteers and performers are out in full force and tonight's ceremony promises to be spectacular.

Halifax's Emily Faulkner has been practicing madly in preparation for tonight. Last month, she and hundreds of other dancers from all over the province auditioned to be a part of the large dance troupe who will perform for the crowd. It's been big time commitment -- hours of practice every day -- all in preparation for this once-in-a-lifetime performance. It's an exhausting schedule that keeps the whole family busy.

In fact, the Faulkners have made the Canada Games a family affair. Emily's sister Jenna is volunteering in the athlete's village and mother Joan is helping out in the VIP Booth at the Metro Centre. Are they in for a hectic two weeks? You betcha. Would they miss this for the world? Not on your life! "It's a great opportunity to get involved with something that's really important to Nova Scotia", says Joan.

That's the kind of enthusiasm that makes me love this province -- from dancers to singers, athletes and volunteers, everyone is giving it their all. Tonight is going to be a very special night!