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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Employers Recognized for Championing Persons with Disabilities

Ten employers in the province have been recognized for championing persons with disabilities in the workplace. They were presented with the Lieutenant Governor's Persons with Disabilities Employer Partnership Awards today, Dec. 2, in Halifax. Micco Companies, based in Halifax, was selected from the 10 regional recipients, for the provincial award for outstanding achievement. The award acknowledges and honours employers who promote best practices towards the employment, independence, and service to persons with disabilities. The other winners are: -- Brenda and Warren Chapman, Changes Hair...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Watch Order of Nova Scotia Investiture Ceremony Live

The Order of Nova Scotia investiture ceremony at Government House will be live streamed Wednesday November 27 at 11 am on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast/ .
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Order of Nova Scotia Honours Five Outstanding Nova Scotians

NEWS RELEASE Five outstanding Nova Scotians were honoured for their valued contributions in the areas of the arts, medicine, science, business and social issues at a ceremony held today, Nov. 27. Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, was joined by Premier Stephen McNeil to invest the recipients into the order during the ceremony held at Government House in Halifax. "It is my privilege to help invest this year's recipients into the Order of Nova Scotia," said Premier McNeil. "Their accomplishments are inspiring to us all, and their work and legacies...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Speech from the Throne Thursday November 28 2013 14:00 AST

On Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 2pm AST, His Honour Brigadier-General The Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, CD (Ret'd), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia will read the Speech from the Throne at the opening of the first session of the 62nd General Assembly of Nova Scotia at Province House in Halifax. The Speech from the Throne will be broadcast live on Legislative Television ...
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Monday, November 18, 2013

Louisbourg Comes to Government House

NEWS RELEASE - People will have a chance to listen to unique insights about the Fortress of Louisbourg at the next event at Government House in Halifax, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. A.J.B. Johnston, author and former Parks Canada historian at the Fortress of Louisbourg, will share his knowledge of the fortress and insights into the people and events that helped shape the history of Nova Scotia. Mr. Johnston's presentation, Louisbourg and the Twists of Time, is part of the Lieutenant Governor's Evenings at Government House free public event series, which celebrates civic and cultural...
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Monday, November 18, 2013

Louisbourg Comes to Government House

NEWS RELEASE - People will have a chance to listen to unique insights about the Fortress of Louisbourg at the next event at Government House in Halifax, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. A.J.B. Johnston, author and former Parks Canada historian at the Fortress of Louisbourg, will share his knowledge of the fortress and insights into the people and events that helped shape the history of Nova Scotia. Mr. Johnston's presentation, Louisbourg and the Twists of Time, is part of the Lieutenant Governor's Evenings at Government House free public event series, which celebrates civic and cultural...
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Friday, November 8, 2013

Message from the Lieutenant Governor on Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion when all Canadians come together to remember those who have fought and served Crown and Country. The service and dedication rendered by hundreds of thousands can be traced back to the War of 1812 – and it is a commitment that continues to this day, with those who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. On November 11th we not only remember those who have given their lives, we also pause to thank veterans, and those currently serving in the defence of Canada, for their dedication to the safety and security of their fellow citizens. As we approach the...
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Friday, November 1, 2013

Marine Animals to be Featured in Government House Event Series

NEWS RELEASE: A revolutionary look at ocean conditions and marine life will be the topic of the next presentation at Government House in Halifax on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. Sara Iverson, scientific director of the Ocean Tracking Network, will share insights from the project that unites leading scientists around the globe who are studying sharks, eels and other marine animals to better understand changes in the world's oceans. The presentation is part of the Lieutenant Governor's Evenings at Government House free public event series, which celebrates civic and cultural excellence in...
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Nominations Open for Respectful Citizenship Award

PRESS RELEASE There are few things in the world more powerful than a kind word or a good deed. To honour youth who are committed to making a positive contribution to their schools and communities nominations are being accepted for the new Lieutenant Governor's Respectful Citizenship Award. The award will recognize students from Primary to Grade 12 who are going the extra mile to demonstrate leadership and create welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces in schools and communities, through personal projects and activities. "Lieutenant Governor's awards are created to recognize the...
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Monday, October 28, 2013

Steven Higgins Wins Lieutenant Governor of NS Masterworks Arts Award

Halifax, N.S. – The ambitious sculpture, Beyond the Terminating Vista (Rebuild), by artist Steve Higgins, won the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award last night (Oct. 25). The award was presented at the Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala, Original Species (Art. Official. Selection.), in Halifax. The winner was chosen by an arms-length jury of five artists: Co-chairs Charlie Rhindress (theatre) Halifax, and Veronique Mackenzie (dance) Halifax, along with Glynis Humphrey (visual arts), Halifax, John Brett (film/media,) Halifax, and Laurie Dalton (visual arts),...
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