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New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick

Five people were invested into the Order of New Brunswick by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Front row, from left: Premier Blaine Higgs; Joanne E. McLeod; and Murphy. Back row, from left: J.W. Bud Bird; Catherine Akagi; Bernard Poirier; ...

Additions to provincial art collection

Lieutenant-Governor Brenda Murphy presented the latest additions to the provincial art collection - collectionArtNB - at Government House on Thursday, Sept. 6. Twenty-three works by New Brunswick artists will tour the province over the next year. The permanent collection includes nearly 1,000 works of visual art. From left: Fredericton South ...

Coronation flag-raising ceremony

A flag-raising ceremony was held at Government House today to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. From left: Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy; Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers; and Premier Blaine Higgs.

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick

Ten distinguished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick, including one posthumously, by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Back row, from left: Randy Dickinson, from Fredericton; Premier Blaine Higgs; Cecile Cassista, from Riverview; Larry Nelson, from ...

Accession proclamation ceremony held in Fredericton

Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy presided over the accession proclamation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III at Government House this afternoon in Fredericton. Murphy issued and read a formal proclamation under the Great Seal of the Province of New Brunswick, officially proclaiming the accession of King Charles III.

Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy signs the book of condolence

Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy signs the book of condolence in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Government House. The Queen passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Meetings with secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie

On the final leg of her official visit to Canada, Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, had several meetings in New Brunswick. From left: Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy; Premier Blaine Higgs; Mushikiwabo; and minister responsible for La Francophonie Glen Savoie.

Throne speech focuses on priorities

Today’s speech from the throne focused on the government’s priorities and included initiatives planned in the six key priority areas to build upon progress made over the past year. Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy read the speech from the throne on behalf of government, opening the third session of the 59th legislature.

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick

Ten new members were invested into the Order of New Brunswick at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Sitting, from left: John Wood, from Oromocto; Chief Patricia Bernard, from Madawaska Maliseet First Nation; Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, who is the chancellor of the order; Clair Wilt, from Bathurst; and ...

First poppy presentation

To encourage New Brunswickers to support the annual Poppy Campaign by the Royal Canadian Legion, the first poppy of the New Brunswick campaign was presented to Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy by Terry Campbell, president of the New Brunswick Command. From left: New Brunswick Command executive director Jack Clayton; Command first vice-president ...

New lieutenant-governor sworn in

Brenda Murphy was sworn in as the 32nd lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick in Grand Bay-Westfield. From left: Premier Blaine Higgs; Murphy; and Judy Wagner, Secretary to Cabinet, Executive Council Office.

Higgs sworn in as 34th premier of New Brunswick

Premier Blaine Higgs and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in during a ceremony at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. First row, from left: Bill Oliver; Mike Holland; Dominic Cardy; Higgs; Andrea Anderson-Mason; Dorothy Shephard; and Jake Stewart. Second row, from left: Ernie Steeves; Sherry Wilson; Mary Wilson; ...

New school using New Brunswick curriculum officially opened in China

Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau and Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet helped officially open the new Fuzhou Concord College of Sino-Canada, a school offering the New Brunswick curriculum.

New Brunswick products highlighted in China

Wild blueberries, salmon and lobster from New Brunswick are being spotlighted in China as part of efforts to expand markets in that country. On Monday, Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau and Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet visited the JD 7Fresh retail store operated by Chinese online retailer JD.com. As part ...

Delegation to promote trade, sign agreement in China

Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau and Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet will lead a delegation to China Jan. 14-20. The mission aims to strengthen ties with that country and to build on recent trade missions in the region.

First Poppy presented

To encourage New Brunswickers to support the annual Poppy Campaign by the Royal Canadian Legion, the first poppy of the New Brunswick campaign was presented to Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau by John Ladouceur, president of the Royal Canadian Legion NB Command.

Speech from the throne / fourth session of the 58th legislature

The speech from the throne was delivered today in the legislative assembly by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau.

2017 Human Rights Award presented

Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau presented the 2017 New Brunswick Human Rights Award to the New Brunswick Multicultural Council today during a ceremony at Government House today in Fredericton. From left: New Brunswick Human Rights Commission chair Nathalie Chiasson; Roy Vienneau; and council president Mike Timani.

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick

Ten accomplished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick on Tuesday, two posthumously, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Standing, from left: Raphaël Moore, receiving for the late Gérard Friolet, from bas-Caraquet; Phil Comeau, from Moncton; Jean-Guy Rioux, from Pointe-Brûlée; Premier Brian Gallant; Kenneth Barlow, from ...

Lieutenant-governor honours excellence within public service

Two awards for excellence in public administration were presented today by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau at Government House on behalf of the Institute for Public Administration of Canada. From left: the recipient of the new Donald G. Dennison Award for Public Administration, John Dolimount, director of Northwest New Brunswick District, ...

2016 Human Rights Award presented

The 2016 New Brunswick Human Rights Award was presented to Anne Huestis Scott today at a ceremony held at Government House in Fredericton. From left: Ronald Vienneau, husband of the lieutenant-governor; Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau; and Anne Huestis Scott.

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick

Ten accomplished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick today at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Standing, from left: Sister Adèle Morin, from Petit-Rocher; Dr. Réjean Thomas, from Tilley Road; Thaddeus Holownia, from Sackville; Kevin Vickers, from Miramichi (Chatham); Gary Gould, from Fredericton; Rev. Brent Hawkes, ...

First Poppy presented

To encourage New Brunswickers to support the annual Poppy Campaign by the Royal Canadian Legion, the first poppy of the New Brunswick campaign was presented to Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau by John Ladoucer, 1st vice-president of the Royal Canadian Legion NB Command.

2015 Human Rights Award presented

The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission’s 2015 Human Rights Award was presented to Bernard Richard on Sept. 16 in a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. From left: Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau; Richard; and Randy Dickinson, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission.

Celebration marks longest-serving reign of the Queen

Today, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, became the longest-reigning monarch, surpassing the record of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau marked this milestone with a reception and the planting of a rosebush at Government House in Fredericton. In recognition of the Queen as a strong female role model, ...

New Brunswick Heritage Week is Feb. 9-16

Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser and Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau recently participated in a ceremony organized by the École Soleil Levant in Richibucto to celebrate the 2015 Heritage Week. From left: Fraser; Ronald Vienneau, the lieutenant-governor’s spouse; Kent North MLA Bertrand LeBlanc; Roy Vienneau; Janie Thibodeau, the student ...

Children and Youth in Care Day declared

Nov. 29 was declared Children and Youth in Care Day in New Brunswick. From left: Youth in Care Network members Kyla LaPointe, Mandy Richard, Tia Van Fleet, and Alisha Badeau; Social Development Minister Cathy Rogers; Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau; and network members Samantha Neil, Valérie Bouchard Vézina, and Katherine Adams.

Speech from the throne / first session of the 58th legislature

The speech from the throne was delivered Dec. 3 in the legislative assembly by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau.

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick for 2014

Ten accomplished New Brunswickers were invested into the Order of New Brunswick. The new members were inducted into the province's highest honour by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Front row, from left: Cheryl Robertson; Premier Brian Gallant; Roy-Vienneau; Roxanne ...

New lieutenant-governor installed

Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau was installed today as the new lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick during an official ceremony at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. The ceremony was hosted by Premier Brian Gallant, who noted Roy-Vienneau’s outstanding contributions to New Brunswick’s education system, and to the province as a whole. Seated: Roy-Vienneau. Standing, ...

Premier Gallant, Executive Council members named, sworn in

Premier Brian Gallant and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in this afternoon in a ceremony held at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. The ceremony was presided over by Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas and took place in the presence of the premier, Executive Council, the newly elected members of ...

Date for swearing-in ceremony set

Premier-designate Brian Gallant, along with MLAs recommended for appointment to the executive council, will be officially sworn-in during a ceremony on Oct. 7. Gallant, left, who will become the 33rd Premier of New Brunswick, was formally invited to form government during a meeting with Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas.

2014 Human Rights Award presented

The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission’s 2014 Human Rights Award was presented to Corinne Gallant of Moncton on Sept. 15 in a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. From left: Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas; Gallant; and Randy Dickinson, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission.

Premier visits Lieutenant-Governor

Premier David Alward met with Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas at Government House to ask him to dissolve the 57th legislative assembly of New Brunswick in advance of the up-coming provincial general election on Sept. 22. From left: Alward; Nicholas; and Rhonda Alward.

Official opening of the World Acadian Congress

The opening ceremonies of the 2014 World Acadian Congress took place Aug. 8. The theme for the event is “Acadia of the World: A New Acadia!”. The congress runs until Aug. 24 in the border regions of Maine, Madawaska and Témiscouata, Quebec. From left: Prime Minister Stephen Harper; Lt.-Gov. Graydon ...

Appointment of Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau as lieutenant-governor

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick. From left: Deputy Premier Paul Robichaud; Roy-Vienneau; her husband Ronald Vienneau; and Premier David Alward at the opening ceremony of the World Acadian Congress.

Address in reply to the speech from the throne delivered to lieutenant-governor

Premier David Alward presented an address in reply to the speech from the throne to Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. From left: Dale Graham, speaker of the legislative assembly; Saint John East MLA Glen Tait, mover of the motion for an address at the opening of ...

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick for 2013

Ten accomplished New Brunswickers were invested into the Order of New Brunswick. The new members were inducted into the province's highest honour by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Front row, from left: Jean E. Irving; Nicholas, Premier David Alward; ...

First Poppies presented

To encourage New Brunswickers to support the annual Poppy Campaign by the Royal Canadian Legion, the first poppies of the New Brunswick campaign were presented to Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas and to his wife Beth Nicholas. From left: Rick Love, president of the Royal Canadian Legion (NB Command); First vice-president Harold ...

Saint John Courts has officially opened

The new Saint John Law Courts building has officially opened. The ceremony was attended by Lt-.Gov. Graydon Nicholas, Premier David Alward, Justice Minister Troy Lifford and Attorney General Hugh Flemming. From left: Deputy sheriff Ryan Durdan; Provincial Court Chief Judge R. Leslie Jackson, Court of Queen’s Bench Chief Justice David ...

Human Rights Award recipient announced

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas presented the 2013 New Brunswick Human Rights Award to Oromocto resident John Wood in a ceremony held at Government House in Fredericton. From left: Wood; Nicholas; and Randy Dickinson, chair, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission.

Students to participate in annual heritage showcase

Twenty-one students from across the province will participate in this year’s Provincial Heritage Showcase, being held June 21-23 in Shippagan. They will represent their school districts; learn about the unique heritage of the Shippagan region; and share their history research. From left: Kaley Watters, the delegate from the Anglophone South ...

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick for 2012

Ten remarkable and accomplished New Brunswickers have been invested into the Order of New Brunswick. They were inducted into the province's highest honour by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. From left, front row: Salem (Sam) Masry; Premier David Alward; ...

Lt.-Gov. receives first poppy to kick off annual campaign

The ceremonial first poppy of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign was presented to Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas (centre) along with his wife, Beth Nicholas, (left) by Rick Love, first vice-president of New Brunswick Command, Royal Canadian Legion (right).

Lt-Gov. presents first Award for Excellence in Aging

A longtime volunteer and an order of nuns, both from Saint John, were the first ever recipients of the Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Aging. The new award honours those making a difference in the lives of seniors. Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas presented the awards to Gerald Burke and to the ...

New Brunswick students in running for national Young Citizens competition

New Brunswickers are encouraged to vote for their favourite history project in the first Young Citizens program. Twelve students from this province are in the running. To view their entries, visit the New Brunswick Heritage Fairs 2012 website and click on Vote for Me! Voting will close Aug. 7. In ...

National Aboriginal Day

June 21 is National Aboriginal Day across Canada. Celebrations were held in Officer’s Square in Fredericton to mark the occasion. From left, front row: Premier David Alward; and Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas. From left, back row: Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak MLA Pam Lynch; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Public Safety Minister and ...

New lighting unveiled at Parliament Square

The history of the legislative assembly came to life as the new lighting at Parliament Square was turned on in a ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, June 13. Dale Graham, speaker of the legislative assembly, hosted Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas, Premier David Alward, MLAs and others at the ceremony, held ...

New lighting to be unveiled at Parliament Square to mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

New lighting at Parliament Square, in front of the legislative assembly, will be unveiled on the evening of Wednesday, June 13, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. The enhanced illumination of Parliament Square is part of the Legislative Assembly Building Long Term Restoration Plan. The lighting was ...

Book of Congratulations available to public during Diamond Jubilee year

A Book of Congratulations will be available to the public to provide an opportunity to offer congratulations and best wishes to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to the throne. The book will be available at Government House, 51 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, during regular ...

Flag-raising ceremony held to mark Diamond Jubilee

A special flag standard was raised this morning in front of the legislative assembly to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952.

Speech from the throne highlights / second session of 57th legislature

The 2011-12 speech from the throne sets out an agenda for the coming year that continues the work being done to change the culture of government. Delivered by Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas, the speech opened the second session of the 57th legislature.

New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick

Ten new members were invested into the Order of New Brunswick by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. From left, front row: Dr. Sayta Paul Handa; Marjorie Cockburn; Nicholas; Premier David Alward; Jessica Ryan; and Patrick Darrah. Back row: Jacques ...

First Poppy presented

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas was presented with the symbolic first poppy by Rick Love, first vice-president, New Brunswick Command, Royal Canadian Legion, as the legion begins this year’s Poppy Campaign. From left: Nicholas; and Love.

Lieutenant-governor welcomes Rick Hansen to Government House

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas welcomed wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen to Government House in Fredericton during one of Hansen’s stops in New Brunswick as part of his 25th anniversary Man in Motion tour supporting spinal cord research. More than 7,000 Canadians are expected to carry the Man in Motion medal across the ...

Celebration of provincial heritage at Government House

The public is invited to view the New Brunswick Provincial Showcase of Heritage Fair projects, on exhibit at Government House in Fredericton. One of the students participating is Chelsea Karasak, a student at Ridgeview Middle School in Oromocto. She called her project, The Discovery of the Augustine Mound. Her great-grandfather ...

Lieutenant-governor delivers Speech from the Throne

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas delivers the 2010 Speech from the Throne and officially opens the first session of the 57th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.

Inspects honour guard

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas receives military honours and inspects the honour guard prior to the official opening of the first session of the 57th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.

Governor General lays wreath at provincial cenotaph

Governor General David Johnston laid a wreath at the provincial cenotaph in downtown Fredericton today during his first official visit to New Brunswick.

Governor General visits New Brunswick

Premier David Alward introduced Governor General David Johnston and his wife, Sharon Johnston, to members of the New Brunswick cabinet during their official visit to the province.

Order of New Brunswick receives new members

Ten new members were received into the Order of New Brunswick today at a ceremony presided over by chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas. Front row, from left: Ruth Stanley; Evérard Daigle; Nicholas; Premier David Alward; Dawn Arnold and Reuben Cohen. Back row, from left: Gerard Losier; Father ...

Swearing-in Ceremony

Premier David Alward (right) takes the oath to become the 32nd premier of New Brunswick and president of the Executive Council. Administering the oath is David Ferguson (left), clerk of the Executive Council, and Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas.

Great Seal

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas presents the Great Seal of New Brunswick to Attorney General Marie-Claude Blais, Q.C., during the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Executive Council. Premier David Alward attended the event.

Takes Oath

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas (left) administers the oath of office to David Alward (MLA-Woodstock) who becomes the 42nd premier of New Brunswick. Assisting in the ceremony is Donald Forestell, clerk assistant, Legislative Assembly.

MLA Swearing-in Ceremony

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas administered the oath of office to the new members of the Legislative Assembly in the presence of members, invited guests and family members on Oct. 12.

Lieutenant-governor welcomes the Queen aboard HMCS Fredericton

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas welcomed the Queen aboard Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Fredericton. Nicholas was on board as part of the international fleet review conducted by the Queen in Halifax harbour and Bedford Basin. Pictured: Nicholas.

RCMP holds honours ceremony

RCMP J Division recently held an honours and recognition ceremony for several of its members.

Lieutenant-governor named honorary patron of heritage fairs

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas has been named honorary patron for heritage fairs in New Brunswick. Wellness, Culture and Sport Minister Hédard Albert made the announcement.

New Brunswick Day celebrated at Atlantic Canada House

New Brunswick Day will be celebrated a little early this year, at least inside Atlantic Canada House in Vancouver. Today is New Brunswick Day at the pavilion, set up on Granville Island during the Winter Olympic Games.

Throne speech / Fourth session of 56th Legislative Assembly

Seizing opportunities to lower energy rates in New Brunswick, reducing poverty while empowering people and creating jobs, enhancing health and senior care, promoting literacy, and positioning the province for significant economic growth were among the themes in the 2009-10 throne speech delivered by Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas during the opening of ...

First poppy of 2009 campaign presented to lieutenant-governor

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas, who is honorary patron of New Brunswick Command, Royal Canadian Legion, is presented with the traditional first poppy of the 2009 campaign by Paul Poirier of Bathurst, first vice-president of the New Brunswick Command, Royal Canadian Legion.

New lieutenant-governor installed

Graydon Nicholas was installed today as the new lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick during an official ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. The ceremony was hosted by Premier Shawn Graham, who noted Nicholas's important accomplishments, as well as the significance of being the province's first Aboriginal lieutenant-governor.

Ceremony marks transfer of the Great Seal

Attorney General Michael Murphy recently participated in the traditional ceremony marking the transfer of the Great Seal, in the library of Government House in Fredericton. The Great Seal is used to authenticate New Brunswick's most important documents, and is entrusted to the attorney general for safekeeping. It is a ...

Christmas Seal campaign underway

Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson, honorary patron of the New Brunswick Lung Association, receives limited edition Christmas Seals honoring the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Seal campaign. The campaign is now underway across New Brunswick. From left: Ken Maybee, president and CEO of the New Brunswick Lung Association; ...

2008 Order of New Brunswick recipients

The 2008 Order of New Brunswick recipients were presented with medals today at Old Government House by Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson and Premier Shawn Graham. Front row, from left: Eldred Savoie; Marianna Stack; Chiasson; Graham; Marguerite Maillet; and George MacBeath. Back row, from left: Dorothy Rosevear; Marshall ...

Speech from the Throne 2007- 08

The speech from the throne of the second session of the 56th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick outlined the government's legislative agenda.

Order of New Brunswick presented

Ten New Brunswickers were presented with the Order of New Brunswick in a ceremony today at Old Government House in Fredericton. Back, from left: recipients George Piers, Bernard Lord, Viola Léger, Dr. Stephen Hart, Linda Leblanc and Joseph Allan MacDonald. Front, from left: recipient Angelo DiCarlo; Premier Shawn Graham; Lt.-Gov. ...

First poppy presented for 2007

Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson, who is honorary patron of New Brunswick Command, Royal Canadian Legion, receives the first poppy of the 2007 campaign from Clayton Saunders, 1st vice-president, NB Command. The annual poppy campaign begins Friday, Oct. 26 and runs through to Remembrance Day, Nov. 11.

TADD welcomes lieutenant-governor as honorary patron

Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson met today with students from Belleisle Regional High School, where he was named honorary patron for Teens Against Drinking and Driving (TADD) NB. Back row, from left: TADD members Adam Sipkema, Shawnee Totton, Josh Reicker, and Nathan Merrithew. Front row, from left: Lisa Ferguson, NB Insurance ...

Governor General visits New Brunswick

Governor General Michaëlle Jean is on an official visit to New Brunswick this week.

Commemorative ceremony

A commemorative ceremony for the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy was held today at the Legislative Assembly. From left: Lt.Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson, Michael Carr, War Amp Champ, Premier Shawn Graham and Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson.

Heritage Week 2007 runs Feb. 12-19

Heritage Week 2007 was officially launched today at the Provincial Archives building on the Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick by Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson (right) and Rick Miles, MLA for Fredericton-Silverwood, on behalf of Premier Shawn Graham, Minister of Wellness, Culture and Sport.

Speech from the Throne 2007

The Speech from the Throne of the 56th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick outlined the government's legislative agenda for its first legislative session.

Order of New Brunswick Recipients 2006

Nine new appointees received the Order of New Brunswick at a ceremony held on Nov. 24, 2006, at Old Government House in Fredericton.

Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration

Pierre J. LeBouthillier is the 2006 recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor''s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. The award recognizes the exceptional achievement of a person who has shown distinctive leadership in public administration, and has made a significant contribution to the field of public administration. Pictured at a recent ceremony ...

First poppy presented for 2006

1. Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson was recently presented with the first poppy by members of the Royal Canadian Legion, New Brunswick Command. The legion will distribute more than 500,000 poppies in New Brunswick, leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11.

Swearing-in ceremony for MLAs

Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson signs the Roll as part of the swearing-in ceremony for the MLAs who will serve in the 56th Legislative Assembly. Watch the video of the ceremony.

Feature article No. 1 / New Brunswick Day 2006

The following is the first in a series of three feature articles prepared for New Brunswick Day 2006 celebrations. Entitled Spotlight on New Brunswick’s Past, the series is a reflection of the people, places and events in New Brunswick’s history. Pictured: Old Government House, by Joseph Bouchette, as published in ...

Lieutenant-Governor celebrates return of Royal Doulton china

Lt.-Gov. Herménégilde Chiasson today marked the return of a significant piece of the province's heritage at Old Government House in Fredericton. The piece of history at the centre of today's celebration is a 72-piece set of Royal Doulton china originally designed for a luncheon held in 1939 in honour ...

Lieutenant-governor delivers Speech from the Throne

Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas delivers the 2010 Speech from the Throne and officially opens the first session of the 57th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.

New Brunswick Heritage Week is Feb. 9-16

Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser and Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau recently participated in a ceremony organized by the Eel Ground First Nation School to celebrate the 2015 Heritage Week. Front row, from left: Grade 7 students Kolton Patles, Roman Francis, Kylo Patles, Shayln Ward, Chloe Francis, Aaliyah Vicaire ...