Next Presentation in the Lieutenant-Governor’s Conversations & Celebrations Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home   Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province.  Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to honour the … Continued

At 1 p.m. tomorrow, Chief Justice Richard Chartier will be presented with the first poppy of this year’s annual Royal Canadian Legion fundraiser in Room 235, Legislative Building. Chief Justice Chartier will receive the poppy on behalf of Lt.-Gov. Janice C Filmon, who is recovering from surgery. The presentation will be made by Comrade Ronn … Continued

Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon, accompanied by His Honour the Honourable Gary A. Filmon, will spend four days in Northern Manitoba, visiting the communities of The Pas, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon. Lt.-Gov. Filmon has extended an invitation to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, to join her for part of … Continued

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 investiture ceremony will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 18 in Room 200 in the Manitoba Legislative Building. The Order of Manitoba was established in 1999 to honour Manitobans who … Continued

Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon will present the Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Preservation and Promotion awards at 5:00 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: Barry Bills (Brandon); Jim Blanchard (Winnipeg); Diane Dubé (St Georges); Maralyn MacKay-Hussain (Selkirk); … Continued

Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members. The vision and sense of connection that inspired the signatories has stood the test of time, and the Commonwealth continues to grow, … Continued