Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward

Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th Lieutenant Governor.

This week is Living Donation Week. This is a week to raise awareness about living kidney and liver donations and to cele...
09/14/2026

This week is Living Donation Week. This is a week to raise awareness about living kidney and liver donations and to celebrate and thank those who give such life-changing and selfless gifts.

You can read more about living donations at https://www.greatactions.ca/

Tonight, we light Government House in green to mark Living Donation Week and to thank those people who have made the choice to change someone else’s life by becoming a living donor

Tonight, Government House will light up in fuchsia pink to recognize September 13 as World Sepsis Day. This is a day to...
09/13/2026

Tonight, Government House will light up in fuchsia pink to recognize September 13 as World Sepsis Day. This is a day to raise awareness of the impacts of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs.

There are steps you can take for prevention, and early detection is important.

You can learn more about sepsis and World Sepsis Day at https://www.worldsepsisday.org/

Today the flags at Government House fly at half-mast to recognize Firefighters’ National Memorial Day and the service an...
09/13/2026

Today the flags at Government House fly at half-mast to recognize Firefighters’ National Memorial Day and the service and sacrifices of firefighters across Canada.

Firefighters in our communities stand ready to respond whenever needed.

In 2017 Firefighters National Memorial Day was created to honour all those firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We are always grateful for those who protect our communities and we honour their sacrifices.

Today is World First Aid Day, recognized by the Canadian Red Cross along with the International Federation of Red Cross ...
09/12/2026

Today is World First Aid Day, recognized by the Canadian Red Cross along with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Emergencies can happen to anyone, anywhere. This day reminds us of the benefits of preparedness and encourages first aid training and availability of first aid kits. First aiders help save lives.

We thank all organizations involved in first aid training and response including The Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance and others for everything they do in our communities and for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Today over 600 people visited Government House during Doors Open 2026.Thank you to Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Tr...
09/12/2026

Today over 600 people visited Government House during Doors Open 2026.

Thank you to Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Trust for organizing Doors Open once again this year.

Friday evening, following the September 11 25th Anniversary service, Their Honours attended a performance of Come From A...
09/12/2026

Friday evening, following the September 11 25th Anniversary service, Their Honours attended a performance of Come From Away in Gander, directed by Jillian Keiley and produced by Michael Rubinoff.

Thank you to the cast, crew, musicians and the creators of this musical, Irene Sankoff and David Hein, for continuing to tell the special story of the kindness, empathy and care that has inspired our province, our country and the world.

On September 11, 2001, a terrible day in our shared histories, the people of Gander and surrounding communities were det...
09/11/2026

On September 11, 2001, a terrible day in our shared histories, the people of Gander and surrounding communities were determined to show there was still good in the world.

38 aircraft sought shelter in Gander. Passengers and crew were housed wherever there was room. Operation Yellow Ribbon took place in several locations across Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada but the biggest impact on community was in Gander and the communities nearby who opened their hearts to help.

Today Their Honours attended a ceremony in Gander to mark the 25th anniversary of that day and of that incredible humanitarian effort.

Despite the horrors of that day, we continue to celebrate those organizations, people and volunteers who stepped forward to help strangers who were in need and who continue to make their communities better places to live today.

Friday morning in Appleton, Their Honours attended a commemorative ceremony at the Derm Flynn Riverfront Peace Park. On ...
09/11/2026

Friday morning in Appleton, Their Honours attended a commemorative ceremony at the Derm Flynn Riverfront Peace Park.

On September 11, 2001, the community of Appleton joined so many communities throughout the area in accommodating stranded passengers from the 38 planes that had sought refuge at Gander airport.

In her remarks, Her Honour spoke of the incredible effort put forth by the many organizations and volunteers in the area who gave so much to help these travelers in need. Special thanks to then-Mayor Derm Flynn for your leadership at that time and for inviting us to today’s event at the Peace Park.

Thursday evening in Gander, Their Honours had an opportunity to meet some of the incredible people who lived through the...
09/11/2026

Thursday evening in Gander, Their Honours had an opportunity to meet some of the incredible people who lived through the events of 9/11 before they shared their Untold Stories.

Untold Stories featured first hand accounts and personal stories surrounding Operation Yellow Ribbon in Gander on September 11, 2001.

The program featured firsthand accounts from:
• US Airways pilot Guy Gulick
• Hotel Gander employee Lana Andrews
• passenger Tony Toluba
• Continental pilot Nick Dobi
• Giovanni’s Cafe owner Ron Mills
• Lewisporte Salvation Army Majors Lloyd and Marlene George
• Gambo bus driver Frazer Lush
• Lufthansa pilot Uwe Harter
• Former Federal Minister of Transport the Honourable David Collenette

Thank you to Gander Mayor Percy Farwell and Aide-de-Camp S/M. Stephen Archibald.

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Today we continue to help raise awareness that su***de can be prevented and that ...
09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Today we continue to help raise awareness that su***de can be prevented and that starting a conversation can help.

Resources are available to help and a call to 811 can make that connection. If you’re experiencing a crisis right now, you can call 988.

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