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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Order of Nova Scotia Investiture

Eleven new members of the Order of Nova Scotia were invested with their insignia on Tuesday, March 28th. This event, which took place at the Westin Nova Scotian, marks the first time members have been able to gather in one location since the start of the pandemic. Currently, His Honour The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc serves as the Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia. The eleven new members honoured at the investiture were appointed to the Order in 2020, 2021 and 2022. They are: - Colonel John Boileau - Ronald Bourgeois - Lee Cohen - Saeed El-Darahali - Natalie MacMaster - The late Kenzie...

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration

Joyce d’Entremont, CEO of Mountains and Meadows Care Group, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. The medal is awarded annually to a person in public administration who exhibits the highest standard of excellence, dedication and accomplishment. “Joyce d’Entremont has been instrumental in providing services that support independence, development opportunities and dignity for residents in our province,” said the Lieutenant Governor. “As a champion for positive change, she ensures that the...

Monday, March 13, 2023

Commonwealth Day Message

A Message from His Majesty The King on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, The late Queen – a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life. In succeeding Her Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth, I draw great strength from her example, together with all that I have learnt from the extraordinary people I have met, throughout the Commonwealth, over so many years. The Commonwealth has been a constant in my own life, and yet its diversity...

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Prix d’excellence du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’Acadie et la francophonie

Date limite prolongée : 12 mars 2023 La soumission de candidatures pour le Prix d’excellence du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’Acadie et la francophonie est ouverte.Le Prix rend hommage aux personnes dont les contributions sociales, économiques ou culturelles ont un effet bénéfique sur la communauté francophone et sur la Nouvelle-Écosse en général. « Depuis la création du Prix en août 2020, j’ai eu le plaisir de souligner l’importante contribution de gens de toute la province à notre communauté francophone, a déclaré le lieutenant-gouverneur Arthur J. LeBlanc. La...

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Evenings @ Government House with the Voices of THR!VE

On Tuesday, March 7th at 7:00 PM, join the Voices of THR!VE, Nova Scotia's Show Choir for Girls, for a night of music at Government House (1451 Barrington Street, Halifax). The goal of the choir is to empower young people to come fully alive in their potential. Members range in age from 8 - 16 and will perform a songs representing a variety of genres. A dessert reception will follow the presentation. Guests will have the opportunity to chat with members of THR!VE and the Lieutenant Governor, while enjoying treats prepared for the evening. Learn More About the Voices of THR!VE: THR!VE...

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Evenings @ Government House with Kristine Richer

On Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00 PM, join Kristine Richer, owner of Kristine Rose Photography , for a luminous night under the Milky Way. Guests will explore the beautiful landscapes of Nova Scotia in a new way. The province is unique not only in landscape, but also the access to dark, light pollution free skies. Kristine creates images under the cover of darkness that reveal the stunning sky above, rivaled only by the connection to the landscape below. She has received recognition from NASA for her work, and her photographs have been shown and printed around the world. A dessert reception...

Thursday, February 2, 2023

175th Anniversary of Responsible Government in Nova Scotia

Although Responsible Government had been operating in Britain since the reign of King George III, it was not exported to Britain’s overseas territories until 1848. Nova Scotia led the development of democracy in Canada . With the arraignment of representative government in 1758, and then in 1848 the achievement of responsible government, the Crown and by extension, the Lieutenant Governor, played a central role in the development of our system of government. The change to responsible government was revolutionary. The transition laid the foundation for the kind of government we have...

Friday, January 27, 2023

Evenings @ Government House: The Viola Desmond Experience

On Tuesday, February 7 th at 7:00 PM, the Lieutenant Governor will welcome Charlie Marven, lead artist for The Viola Desmond Experience, to Government House (1451 Barrington Street). Mr. Marven will share behind the scenes footage taken while designing and building The Viola Desmond Experience. He will also demonstrate how he created the concept for the art installation and share stories about its personal meaning. A dessert reception will follow the presentation. Guests will have the opportunity to chat with Charlie Marven and the Lieutenant Governor, while enjoying treats prepared for the...

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Candidatures acceptées pour le Prix d’excellence du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’Acadie et la francophonie

On peut soumettre les candidatures pour le Prix d’excellence du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’Acadie et la francophonie à compter d’aujourd’hui, 24 janvier. Le Prix rend hommage aux personnes dont les contributions sociales, économiques ou culturelles ont un effet bénéfique sur la communauté francophone et sur la Nouvelle-Écosse en général. « Depuis la création du Prix en août 2020, j’ai eu le plaisir de souligner l’importante contribution de gens de toute la province à notre communauté francophone, a déclaré le lieutenant-gouverneur Arthur J. LeBlanc...

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Winter 2023 Season of Evenings @ Government House

We are happy to announce the Winter 2023 Season of Evenings @ Government House! Join us every second Tuesday for free events that celebrate the culture, history and heritage of our province. All sessions begin at 7:00 PM and are followed by a dessert reception. Government House is located in downtown Halifax at 1451 Barrington Street. Parking is available on Barrington Street and in the surrounding area. The House is fully accessible. Registration Details : Online Registration Form: Click here Email Registration: LGOffice@novascotia.ca P hone Registration: 902-424-7001 Winter 2023 Season :...

Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia