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Monday, September 17, 2018

Registration is now open for the second event of the Fall 2018 Series of Evenings @ Government House on 2 October 2018, featuring an illustrated talk by the Nova Scotia Potters Guild on their ceramics exhibition "QUAFF: To Drink Deeply"

In collaboration with the Nova Scotia Potters Guild, Government House is pleased to host a ceramics exhibition titled QUAFF: To Drink Deeply that has been created by some of Nova Scotia’s finest ceramics artists. QUAFF is a juried exhibition of new work by members of the Guild. The exhibition’s theme has inspired pieces ranging from complete tea sets to birds in a tree waiting to drink. The works on display were selected by a three-person independent jury. The exhibition will be on display at Government House on specified days running from 20 September to 27 October 2018...

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Speech from the Throne

In fulfilling one of his most important constitutional duties, His Honour The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS, QC, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, opened the Second Session of the 63rd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature on Thursday, 6 September 2018 by reading the Speech From The Throne. Earlier in the day, at 11 a.m., His Honour prorogued the First Session of the 63rd General Assembly. It is necessary to prorogue the existing session to open a new session of the General Assembly. Prior to reading the Throne Speech, His Honour received military honours and a 15-Gun Salute,...

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Registration is now open for the first event of the Fall 2018 Series of Evenings @ Government House on 18 September 2018, featuring pianist and Nova Scotia Talent Trust scholarship recipient Alex Yang.

Government House is delighted to partner with the Nova Scotia Talent Trust to showcase Alex Yang. Alex is a nine-year-old Grade 5 student and has been studying piano with Lynn Stodola since 2015. In both 2017 and 2018, Alex was one of the youngest recipients of a Nova Scotia Talent Trust scholarship. He has achieved top placements in a number of provincial and national music competitions. Alex will perform compositions by Mozart, Bach, Chopin Swinstead, Grieg, Debussy, Beethoven, and Kabalevsky.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Evenings @ Government House Fall 2018 Series

Their Honours The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, and Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc are pleased to announce the Fall 2018 Series of Evenings @ Government House. The events include a wide-ranging series of performances and presentations that illustrate the history and talents of Nova Scotians. "Patsy and I are delighted to once again host Evenings at Government House this Fall and welcome everyone to the ceremonial home of all Nova Scotians," said Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc. "These public events are a wonderful opportunity to showcase emerging...

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

End of 2018 Summer Tours at Government House

The last opportunity to tour Government House will occur this weekend. Guided tours will be offered this Friday through Monday (24 to 27 August 2018) from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Government House is located at 1451 Barrington Street, Halifax. Come see the beautiful Georgian architecture and the historic paintings and furniture at the oldest Vice-Regal residence in North America!

Friday, August 17, 2018

2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award

Four Nova Scotia communities have received the 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award for their exemplary civic and community spirit. The winning communities are: Cole Harbour Glooscap First Nation North Mountain Prospect The Community Spirit Award celebrates the power, strength and diversity of vibrant communities across Nova Scotia. His Honour extends his warmest congratulations to these communities and he looks forward to presenting the awards over the next two months. To read the press release, please go to: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20180817001 français -...

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Message du lieutenant-gouverneur pour la Journée de la fête nationale des Acadiens et des Acadiennes de 2018

Patsy et moi sommes ravis d’offrir nos vœux les plus chaleureux à tous les Acadiens, ici en Nouvelle-Écosse et ailleurs, en ce jour bien spécial de la fête nationale des Acadiens et des Acadiennes. Depuis leur arrivée au Nouveau Monde dans la première moitié des années 1600, les Acadiens ont fait preuve d’un grand courage et d’une grande persévérance. Au début, quand ils ont bâti leurs fermes et commencé à pêcher, ils ont fait face à des conditions difficiles, mais ils ont survécu et réussi à coexister avec les peuples mi’kmaw. Plus tard, au milieu des années 1700, ils...

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Cancellation of Government House Tours - Friday, 27 July 2018

Due to events at Government House, tours on Friday, 27 July 2018 are cancelled. Tours will resume on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines

Four wines received the 2018 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines at a ceremony at Government House, Halifax on Thursday, July 19 th , 2018. The award, established by former Lieutenant Governor Brigadier-General The Honourable J.J. Grant in 2014, recognizes the exceptional quality of locally sourced and produced wines, and honours the dedication and craft of those in Nova Scotia's wine industry. Through blind tastings an independent panel of 12 experts chose the following wines, listed in alphabetical order, as the best among the wines submitted: Avondale...

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Government House has Pride!

To signal its support to the 2SLGBTIQ+ community, Government House will fly the Pride Flag at its main flagstaff throughout the duration of Halifax Pride from 19 to 29 July 2018.