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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

2019 Order of Nova Scotia Investiture Ceremony

As Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, His Honour The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS, QC, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, was pleased to invest the 2019 appointees in the Order of Nova Scotia at a ceremony held at Province House today. “The 2019 appointees to the Order have demonstrated the strength and breadth of the contributions that Nova Scotians make to our province,” said His Honour. “They are outstanding examples to their fellow citizens and we can all learn from their dedication and search for excellence.” The 2019 appointees to the Order of Nova...

Monday, November 4, 2019

Evenings @ Government House – Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Registration is now open for the fifth and final event of the Fall 2019 Series of Evenings @ Government House on Tuesday, 19 November 2019. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the reopening of Government House, Dr. Christopher McCreery, Private Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Executive Director of Government House, will present on the oldest Vice Regal residence in Canada. This is a free event and is open to the public. Seating is limited to 90. Those wishing to attend must register in advance by calling 902-424-7001 or go to: https://lt.gov.ns.ca/news-events/...

Friday, November 1, 2019

2019 Order of Nova Scotia Appointments

The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, is pleased to announce the names of the 2019 appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia. The 2019 appointees to Nova Scotia’s highest honour are: - Elizabeth Cromwell (posthumous), Birchtown, Shelburne Co. - Francis Dorrington, New Glasgow - Dr. Noni MacDonald, Halifax - Ann MacLean, Ingonish Beach - David McKeage (posthumous), Halifax The 2019 appointees will be recognized and invested with the insignia of the Order at the 18th Investiture Ceremony on Tuesday, 26 November 2019...

Thursday, October 31, 2019

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED – EVENINGS @ GOVERNMENT HOUSE FEATURING A PRESENTATION BY LEO J. DEVEAU – 5 NOVEMBER 2019

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 a talk on the Princess Louise Fusiliers by author Leo J. Deveau on Tuesday, 5 November 2019. We thank you for your interest and hope that you will attend the next presentation of the Fall 2019 Series on 19 November 2019.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Evenings @ Government House – Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Registration is now open for the fourth event of the Fall 2019 Series of Evenings @ Government House on 5 November 2019. To mark the 150th anniversary of a renowned Halifax based infantry regiment, noted Nova Scotian author Leo J. Deveau will give a presentation entitled, The Princess Louise Fusiliers: 150 Years of Service and Sacrifice. Seating is limited to 90. Those wishing to attend must register in advance by calling 902-424-7001 or go to: https://lt.gov.ns.ca/news-events/evenings-government-house/2019-11-05/mark-150th-anniversary-renowned-halifax-based

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Nocturne: Art at Night 2019

Government House is once again pleased to be a featured site as part of Nocturne: Art at Night on Saturday, 19 October 2019 from 6:00pm to Midnight . Nocturne: Art at Night is a completely free annual festival bringing art and energy to the streets of Halifax. You are invited to participate in a new creative experience that showcases and celebrates the arts community in Halifax. Guests are invited to tour the ground level of Government House, Canada’s oldest vice-regal residence, and listen to the wonderful singing of Nova Voce, Nova Scotia’s Provincial Men’s Choir...

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED – EVENINGS @ GOVERNMENT HOUSE FEATURING A PERFORMANCE BY LEANNE HOFFMAN – 22 OCTOBER 2019

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 a performance by Leanne Hoffman on Tuesday, 22 October 2019. We thank you for your interest and hope that you will attend other presentations in the Fall 2019 Series.

Monday, October 7, 2019

Evenings @ Government House – Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Registration is now open for the third event of the Fall 2019 Series of Evenings @ Government House on Tuesday, 22 October 2019. Government House is proud to continue its annual collaboration with the Halifax Pop Explosion. This year’s event features Halifax-based singer-songwriter singer Leanne Hoffman . Leanne Hoffman has a voice that is as haunting as it is angelic. She has the rare ability to dress a beautiful melody with content that is both biting and elegant. With lyrics beyond her years, and a smart, sarcastic tone, her audiences are left captivated and wanting more. An active...

Friday, October 4, 2019

Message of Condolence on the Passing of The Honourable John MacLennan Buchanan, PC, QC, ECNS

Mrs. LeBlanc and I were saddened to learn of the passing of The Honourable John MacLennan Buchanan, PC, QC, ECNS, 20 th Premier of the Province of Nova Scotia. Mr. Buchanan served as premier from 1978 to 1990. Mr. Buchanan was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia and attended Sydney Academy. He worked in the Sydney steel mill until he attended Mount Allison University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Certificate in Engineering in 1954. He later attended Dalhousie Law School and graduated in 1958. He practiced law and was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 1972. Mr. Buchanan...

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Message from the Lieutenant Governor on Treaty Day 2019

This morning, I was honoured to raise the Mi’kmaq flag at a ceremony at Government House and the Mi’kmaq flag will fly for the full duration of Mi’kmaq History Month. I was pleased to be joined by Grand Chief Norman Sylliboy in raising the flag. This was Grand Chief Sylliboy’s first event at Government House since his selection as the Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council in late July 2019. I was delighted to learn that the topic for this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month poster is “The Year of Indigenous Languages” and recognizes the...