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Friday, March 13, 2020

Government House Halifax Announcement Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic situation and is working with Nova Scotia’s Public Health Authority regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus and will follow the decisions and recommendations made by the Government of Nova Scotia. In response to the developing COVID-19 situation and following the direction of the Premier and Chief Medical Officer to implement social distancing and minimize public gatherings, it has been decided to postpone all events at Government House for the next 30 days . At this time, the Lieutenant...

Monday, March 9, 2020

Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth / Message de sa Majesté la Reine, chef du Commonwealth, à l’occasion du Jour du Commonwealth

Theme: “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming” On Commonwealth occasions, it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the people and countries that make up our worldwide family. We are made aware of the many associations and influences that combine through Commonwealth connection, helping us to imagine and deliver a common future. This is particularly striking when we see people from nations, large and small, gathering for the Commonwealth Games, for meetings of Commonwealth governments, and on Commonwealth Day. Such a blend of traditions...

Friday, March 6, 2020

International Women’s Day

Sunday, 8 March 2020, is International Women’s Day. The International Women's Day 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual An equal world is an enabled world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender equal world...

Friday, February 28, 2020

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED – EVENINGS @ GOVERNMENT HOUSE FEATURING DR. MARC MILNER – 28 APRIL 2020

Due to a very high level of interest, this event is now fully subscribed and registration is now closed for the Evenings @ Government House presentation featuring Dr. Marc Milner speaking on the Battle of the Atlantic on Tuesday, 28 April 2020. We thank you for your interest and hope that you will attend the other presentations of the Winter 2020 Series.

Friday, February 21, 2020

Call for Nominations – Order of Nova Scotia

The Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour of the Province of Nova Scotia. Established in 2001, it encourages excellence by recognizing Nova Scotians for outstanding contributions or achievements. Members of the Order of Nova Scotia have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavour and have brought honour and prestige to themselves and to Nova Scotia. “As the Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, I encourage our citizens to nominate someone who they believe has gone above and beyond to improve the lives of others or who has excelled in their field of endeavour,” said...

Friday, February 14, 2020

National Flag Day

On 15 February 2020, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the adoption of the National Flag of Canada. Adopted by resolution of the Senate and House of Commons, and formalized by a Royal Proclamation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, 28 January 1965, the National Flag of Canada (the “Maple Leaf”) was raised on 15 February 1965 at 1pm EST, Parliament Hill, Ottawa. Members of the Household Staff gathered to celebrate our National Flag...

Friday, February 14, 2020

Heritage Day 2020 Honours The Community of Africville

Monday, February 17, 2020 is Heritage Day in Nova Scotia. In 2020, Heritage Day honours the Community of Africville. On the shores of the Bedford Basin, on the northern edge of peninsular Halifax, lies Africville. For over 150 years, Africville was home to the hundred of individuals and families who settled there, some of whom could trace their roots in Nova Scotia back to the late 1700s. Africville was a vibrant, self-sustaining community that thrived despite the hardest opposition. (Credit: Africville Museum) In the late 1960s, Africville was demolished and part of the lands were converted...

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Nova Scotia and British Columbia Lieutenant Governors Become Patrons for Prestigious Leadership Program

The Duke of Edinburgh Commonwealth Study Conferences Canada (CSCC) is pleased to announce that the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, and the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, His Honour Arthur J. Joseph LeBlanc, ONS, QC, have granted their Honorary Patronage to two leadership programs in 2020. By doing so, their Honours will be providing their support to emerging Canadian leaders. CSCC has been at the forefront of unique leadership programing since 2009, offering a world class experiential model focused on the advanced leadership skills and cultural...

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Accession to the Throne

Today, February 6 th , marks the 68 th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. On this date in 1952, The Queen acceded to the throne on the passing of her father His Majesty King George VI...

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED – EVENINGS @ GOVERNMENT HOUSE FEATURING CAPE BRETON FIDDLING VIRTUOSO DWAYNE COTE – 12 MAY 2020

Due to a very high level of interest, this event is now fully subscribed and registration is now closed for the Evenings @ Government House presentation featuring Cape Breton fiddling virtuoso Dwayne Cote on Tuesday, 12 May 2020. We thank you for your interest and hope that you will attend the other presentations of the Winter 2020 Series.