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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Invitation to 2026 Annual Garden Party

Nova Scotians Invited to Annual Garden Party Nova Scotians and visitors to the province are invited to attend the lieutenant-governor’s annual garden party at Government House on Wednesday, June 17. Hosted by Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage, the event is a long-standing tradition that welcomes people to the ceremonial home of all Nova Scotians. “Government House belongs to all Nova Scotians, and the garden party is an opportunity to celebrate the people, traditions and communities that shape our province,” said Lt.-Gov. Savage. “Darlene and I look forward...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday

Today we mark what would have been Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday. During her long life and as Queen of Canada, she toured Nova Scotia on five occasions, most recently in June 2010 to preside over the centennial of the Royal Canadian Navy, to rededicate Government House Halifax as the oldest official residence in Canada, and to participate in the celebrations of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou. Her deep connection to Nova Scotia and Canada was a hallmark of her reign...

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Order of Nova Scotia Investiture

Today at a ceremony at Government House, His Honour the Honourable Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, was pleased to invest five new members to the Order of Nova Scotia. The newly invested members of the Order are The Honourable Darrell Dexter, Jack Flemming, Rankin MacSween, Joel Plaskett and Carolyn G. Thomas. - Darrell Dexter, Liverpool, Queens County: former premier of Nova Scotia, municipal politician and lawyer who has offered pro bono services to community organizations - John George (Jack) Flemming, Halifax: philanthropist and entrepreneur; recognized for his...