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Thursday, August 20, 2026

2026 Order of Nova Scotia Recipients Announced

Ten Nova Scotians have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia, recognizing their significant contributions to the province in a diverse range of fields, including the arts, human rights, public service, health and education. Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, released the names of the order’s newest members on August 14. “On behalf of His Majesty and the people of Nova Scotia, I am honoured to announce this year's appointments to the Order of Nova Scotia. These remarkable individuals have each enriched our province through exceptional leadership...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR/ACADIAN AFFAIRS/FRANCOPHONIE--Nova Scotians Receive Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie

LIEUTENANT - GOVERNOR/ACADIAN AFFAIRS/FRANCOPHONIE--Nova Scotians Receive Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie ------------------------------------------------------- Three Nova Scotians were recognized today, July 7, with the 2026 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie. The award, which has three categories, is given to people whose social, economic or cultural contributions have made a meaningful difference in Nova Scotia, particularly for Acadian and francophone communities. The 2026 recipients, and categories they’re...

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...