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 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 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 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

July 15, 2020 Occasion Also Marked with Unveiling of Time Capsule To Be Opened Again in 2120 To celebrate the Legislative Building’s 100th birthday, Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon and Premier Brian Pallister joined Speaker Myrna Driedger at the Louis Riel statue on the bank of the Red River in a rededication ceremony. The lieutenant-governor, as … Continued

 April 5, 2020 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, shared a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen: “As the people of Canada experience profound and rapid changes to their lives, we are all concerned about the future. It may be difficult to remain hopeful when faced … Continued

March 25, 2020 OTTAWA—Dear fellow Canadians, As you are all well aware, we find ourselves in a complex and difficult situation. We are facing an invisible adversary that threatens our way of life. It is already affecting us with full force. By now, a new reality has set in and here in Canada, like everywhere … Continued