News releases from Lieutenant-Governor (Page 1)

Lieutenant-Governor Recognizes Excellence in Engineering

Lieutenant-Governor

Harbourside Engineering Group, in collaboration with Englobe Corporation, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering for work on the Peggy’s Cove Infrastructure Design Project.

King Charles III’s Coronation Events in Nova Scotia

Lieutenant-Governor

Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc is pleased to announce events in Nova Scotia to mark King Charles III’s coronation.

2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie of Nova Scotia

Lieutenant-Governor / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie

Three Nova Scotians received the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor's Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie of Nova Scotia today, April 12.

Prix d’excellence du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’Acadie et la francophonie de la Nouvelle-Écosse de 2023

Lieutenant-Governor / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie

Trois personnes de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont reçu le Prix d’excellence du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’Acadie et la francophonie de la Nouvelle-Écosse aujourd’hui, le 12 avril.

Nominations Open for 2023 Community Spirit Award

Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

Beginning today, April 3, Nova Scotians can show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.

Candidatures invitées aux Prix pour l'esprit communautaire de 2023

Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

À compter d'aujourd'hui 3 avril, les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent démontrer leur fierté communautaire en présentant une candidature aux Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l'esprit communautaire de 2023.

2023 Wine Award Call for Submissions

Lieutenant-Governor

The 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines program is now open for submissions.

Lieutenant-Governor Recognizes Excellence in Public Administration

Lieutenant-Governor

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.

Heritage Day Honours Rita Joe

Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / L'nu Affairs

Mi’kmaw poet Rita Joe will be honoured on Heritage Day, Monday, February 20.

Call for Nominations for Order of Nova Scotia

Lieutenant-Governor

Nova Scotians are encouraged to nominate community members who have made outstanding contributions for the Order of Nova Scotia.

Appel de candidatures à l'Ordre de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Lieutenant-Governor

On encourage les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse à soumettre à l’Ordre de la Nouvelle-Écosse la candidature de membres de la communauté qui ont fait des contributions exceptionnelles.

Nominations Open for Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie

Lieutenant-Governor / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie

Nominations for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie open today, January 24.

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

Lieutenant-Governor / Acadian Affairs and 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.

African Heritage Month Celebrations Begin

Lieutenant-Governor / Premier's Office / African Nova Scotian Affairs

A virtual celebration today, January 23, marked the launch of African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling. The month recognizes and highlights the contributions of African Nova Scotians throughout the province’s history.

2023 New Year’s Day Levée

Lieutenant-Governor

Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual Lieutenant-Governor’s New Year’s Day Levée on Sunday, January 1, in Halifax.

2022 Order of Nova Scotia Recipients Announced

Lieutenant-Governor

Five Nova Scotians who have made significant contributions to the province in a diverse range of fields, from public health to business mentorship, have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Celebrates Volunteers

Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

Volunteers from across the province were honoured today, November 7, at the 48th annual Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony.

Exemplary Service Medals Awarded

Lieutenant-Governor / Health and Wellness

Nine current and two former paramedics (posthumously) were awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal today, October 25.

Provincial Commemorative Service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Lieutenant-Governor

A multi-faith memorial service for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held in Halifax on Monday, September 19, at 2 p.m.

Death of Her Majesty The Queen

Lieutenant-Governor

The Lieutenant-Governor has received official word confirming the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.