May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021 Twelve Manitobans, whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments, will soon receive the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour. The formal investiture ceremony is tentatively scheduled to be held on July 15, 2021, at the Manitoba Legislative Building, subject to the COVID-19 Pandemic Response System. The Order of … Continued
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021 Nominations are still being accepted for the Lieutenant Governor’s Make a Difference Community Awards, which are presented annually to six deserving individuals from across the province. The awards will be presented virtually at the 38th Annual Volunteer Awards celebration to be broadcast via Facebook on Thursday, Sept. 23. The awards recognize individuals … Continued
May 6, 2021
May 7, 2021 Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon is pleased to announce the Diamond Jubilee Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – currently undertaking a cross-country tour – was installed at the Manitoba Legislative Building Monday, May 3. Since leaving Rideau Hall in September 2018, the portrait has been on display in St. John’s, N.L., … Continued
April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021 “As we celebrate volunteer week across Canada April 18 to 24 along with the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Volunteer, I am grateful for and proud of the thousands of Manitobans who enrich life in our province every day,” Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon said. “I am pleased to join with … Continued
April 19, 2021
April 9, 2021 It is with profound sadness that His Honour and I learned of the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, PC, OM, GBE, AC, ONZ, QSO, GCL, CC, CMM, CD, ADC(P). Manitobans greatly admired the Duke of Edinburgh’s commitment to the Canadian Forces, His encouragement to young … Continued
January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021 John Longhurst will receive the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for the Advancement of Interreligious Understanding in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, February 16 at 7 pm . Advance registration is required. To register for the event please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdOurpjMvHNfoH_J9cQ8v52Argt9-Sf7a.” “In this province where we so proudly embrace multiculturalism, Mr. Longhurst’s vision, passion and … Continued
January 4, 2021
January 4, 2021 Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon is encouraging the public to nominate a worthy Manitoban who has provided prolonged and meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of Manitoba history for an award, presented in consultation with the Manitoba Historical Society. “Since 2011, this award has recognized individuals from cities and towns throughout Manitoba, who … Continued
September 21, 2020
September 21, 2020 On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Lieutenant Governor Janice C. Filmon will honour ten Manitobans with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, during a ceremony at Government House on Monday, September 21, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. As an official honour created by the … Continued
September 10, 2020
September 10, 2020 Twelve Manitobans, whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments, will today receive the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour. An intimate, reduced-capacity investiture ceremony will take place at the Manitoba Legislative Building, which will comply with all public health guidelines. The ceremony will be streamed live today and … Continued
September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020 Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon will present the Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Preservation and Promotion awards at 5 p.m. today at Government House to five Manitobans for their prolonged, meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of the province’s history and heritage. Recipients are: Jean Ammeter (Headingley); John Burchill (Winnipeg); Gordon Crossley (Winnipeg); Gail … Continued