Mrs. Grant and I were saddened to learn of the death of The Honourable Constance R. Glube, OC, ONS, former Chief Justice of Nova Scotia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Nova Scotia. As the first woman Chief Justice in Canada, Chief Justice Glube was a role-model not only for women lawyers, but for all those in the practice of law. She served as a mentor to many and was greatly admired by all those who had the opportunity to work with her and to meet her. From an early age she made a life-long commitment to equal opportunity and to serving her profession with honour. In honour of...

African Heritage Month, Canada’s last surviving naval corvette, the Halifax Music Co-op, and a world and Olympic class snowboarder are among the topics to be featured in the upcoming Evenings @ Government House public event series hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. "It is my honour and privilege to host the Winter 2016 Evenings at Government House series, where the public will have the opportunity to learn about the interesting history and immense talent that exists in Nova Scotia,” said Lt-Gov. J.J. Grant. “Mrs. Grant and I invite the public to join us...

His Honour Brigadier-General The Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, CD (Ret'd), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Her Honour Mrs. Joan Grant are pleased to invite the public to Government House for the annual New Year's Day Levee. Everyone is welcome. Date: Friday, January 1, 2016 Time: 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Government House, 1451 Barrington Street, Halifax...

On November 10th at 7pm, Professor Leslie Oliver will provide a fascinating talk on an important aspect of Nova Scotia’s role in the First World War as part of the ongoing commemorations of the Great War at Government House. In 1916, Canada was struggling to maintain a full fighting force in Europe while, at home, many young Black men were struggling to find a way to participate in that effort along with their fellow Canadians. Our Canadian military was trying hard to deal with the racial attitudes of the times in a way that could enlist the willing Black men as part of the war effort...