His Honour the Honourable Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, invested five new members to the Order of Nova Scotia; The Honourable Darrell Dexter, Jack Flemming, Rankin MacSween, Joel Plaskett, and Carolyn G. Thomas.
National Arts Centre Orchestra
Their Honours were delighted to welcome the National Arts Centre Orchestra to Government House, marking a special moment in the ensemble’s Nova Scotia tour.
Deputy First Minister of Scotland's Reception
Their Honours were delighted to host the Deputy First Minister of Scotland's Reception at Government House. His Honour, along with Ms. Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, gave remarks.
Order of Canada Dinner at Government House
Nova Scotia's appointees to the Order of Canada had dinner with Their Honours at Government House. Their Honours were happy to welcome George Elliot Rodger, CM, W. Ford Doolittle, CC, Sharon Brown Ross, CM, and Elizabeth Rollins Epperly, CM.
A.G. Huntsman Award Ceremony
Congratulations to Professor Karen Helen Wiltshire, the 2025 recipient of the A.G. Huntsman Award for Excellence in Marine Sciences. This prestigious award honors outstanding research and achievements in marine sciences.
Order of Nova Scotia Investiture
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Today at a ceremony at Government House, His Honour the Honourable Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, was pleased to invest five new members to the Order of Nova Scotia.