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Friday, February 22, 2019

EVENINGS @ GOVERNMENT HOUSE – 26 FEBRUARY 2019 – REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

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 on Tuesday, 26 February 2019. We thank you for your interest and hope that you will attend other presentations in the Winter 2019 Series. In observation of the 2019 African Heritage Month theme of “Our History is YOUR History”, there will be a presentation on Delmore “Buddy” Daye and his legacy through the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute...
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Friday, February 15, 2019

National Flag Day

Today, 15 February 2019, we celebrate the 54th 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...
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Friday, February 15, 2019

Heritage Day 2019 Honours Nova Scotian Maud Lewis

Monday, February 18, 2019 is Heritage Day in Nova Scotia. In 2019, Heritage Day honours Nova Scotian born folk artist Maud Lewis. Maud Lewis was born Maud Kathleen Dowley to John and Agnes Dowley, in the town of Yarmouth, March 7, 1903. Maud lived with her husband Everett Lewis in a small house in Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. Despite living with arthritis, and in poverty most of her life, her folk art paintings garnered much attraction and interest. Maud achieved national recognition in the mid 60’s, becoming known as one of Canada’s best-known folk artists. Her art and restored...
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Monday, February 11, 2019

EVENINGS @ GOVERNMENT HOUSE – 26 FEBRUARY 2019

Registration is now open for the second event of the Winter 2019 Series of Evenings @ Government House on Tuesday, 26 February 2019. In observation of the 2019 African Heritage Month theme of “Our History is YOUR History”, there will be a presentation on Delmore “Buddy” Daye and his legacy through the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute. Seating is limited to 90 and those wishing to attend must register in advance. To register, go to: https://lt.gov.ns.ca/news-events/evenings-government-house/2019-02-26/observation-2019-african-heritage-month-theme-%E2%...
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Chinese New Year – 2019

Their Honours The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, and Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc convey their best wishes for good health, happiness and prosperity on the occasion of Chinese New Year 2019. This is the Year of the Pig.
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Friday, February 1, 2019

Registration is now closed for the Evenings @ Government House presentation on Tuesday, 12 February 2019.

This event is now FULLY SUBSCRIBED and registration is CLOSED. We thank you for your interest and hope that you will attend other presentations in the Winter 2019 Series. To mark the 200th Anniversary of Province House, Garry Shutlak, Senior Archivist at the Nova Scotia Archives, will give an illustrated presentation on the history of Canada's oldest legislative building...
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Friday, January 25, 2019

Launch of Winter 2019 Series of Evenings @ Government House

Their Honours The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc are pleased to announce the Winter 2019 Series of Evenings @ Government House. Three themes and anniversaries will be commemorated through this new series of public events. They are the 200 th anniversary of Province House, African Heritage Month, and the 75 th anniversary of the D-Day landings in the Second World War. "This will be the fourth series of Evenings at Government House that Patsy and I will host,” said Lieutenant Governor LeBlanc. "These presentations and...
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Friday, January 25, 2019

EVENINGS @ GOVERNMENT HOUSE – 12 FEBRUARY 2019

Registration is now open for the first event of the Winter 2019 Series of Evenings @ Government House on 12 February 2019. To mark the 200th Anniversary of Province House, Garry Shutlak, Senior Archivist at the Nova Scotia Archives, will give an illustrated presentation on the history of Canada's oldest legislative building. Seating is limited to 90 and those wishing to attend must register in advance. To register, go to: https://lt.gov.ns.ca/news-events/evenings-government-house/2019-02-12/mark-200th-anniversary-province-house-garry-shutlak or call 902-424-7001...
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

New Year’s Day Levee / Réception annuelle du jour de l’An

Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the New Year’s Day Levee will proceed at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Government House, 1451 Barrington Street. No invitation is required and all are welcome. Malgré le mauvais temps, la réception du jour de l’An donnée par le lieutenant-gouverneur aura lieu de 11 h à 12 h 30 à la Résidence du gouverneur, située au 1451 de la rue Barrington. Aucune invitation n'est requise et tous sont les bienvenus...
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Friday, December 14, 2018

New Year’s Day Levee / Réception annuelle du jour de l’An

Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual Lieutenant Governor’s New Year's Day Levee from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 at Government House, Halifax. "Patsy and I look forward to welcoming in the New Year with our fellow Nova Scotians for the annual levee at Government House,” said Lieutenant Governor LeBlanc. "It is a great pleasure to meet everyone and wish them the very best as we begin 2019.” During the levee people can exchange New Year's greetings with the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. LeBlanc and visit the oldest vice-regal...
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