Now in its 20th year, the Order of Nova Scotia is the province’s highest honour and recognizes outstanding citizens for making significant and lasting contributions to their communities. Since its creation in 2001, 110 members have been appointed to the Order. Past recipients have included a Nobel Prize Laureate, academics, athletes, volunteers, advocates and artists. “As the Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, I believe it is important to see nominations of citizens who have excelled in their chosen field of endeavour or have championed a cause that has benefitted Nova...

Registration is now open for the first event of the Winter 2021 Series of Evenings @ Government House on 23 February 2021. In celebration of African Heritage Month 2021 and in collaboration with the Halifax Public Libraries, Suzy Hansen will perform an evening of gospel and spiritual music. Government House will follow the prevailing health and safety regulations as they pertain to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests will be required to wear masks and social distance while inside Government House. There will be no post-presentation reception. Seating in the Ballroom will be limited to 25. As such,...

Following his announcement in August 2020 that he would resign as Premier in early 2021, the Honourable Stephen McNeil met with the Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, at Government House this afternoon to formally tender his resignation as Premier of Nova Scotia. This resignation includes all members of the Executive Council. The Lieutenant Governor accepted this resignation and thanked Mr. McNeil for his service to Nova Scotia and his leadership as Premier for over seven years. Mr. McNeil will remain as Premier until the swearing-in of a new Premier and Cabinet...

On a annoncé aujourd’hui, 28 janvier, que les candidatures sont maintenant acceptées pour le Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour la francophonie de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Le prix a été créé en août 2020 par le lieutenant-gouverneur Arthur J. LeBlanc et reconnaît les personnes dont les contributions sociales, économiques ou culturelles ont changé le cours des choses au sein de la communauté francophone et dans l’ensemble de la Nouvelle-Écosse. « Tout au long de mon mandat de lieutenant-gouverneur et, notamment, chaque Fête nationale des Acadiens et des Acadiennes, j’ai été...