Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward

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

Today marks the beginning of Public Service Week (June 14-20) across Canada. This week we recognize those who work in pu...
06/14/2026

Today marks the beginning of Public Service Week (June 14-20) across Canada. This week we recognize those who work in public service and we celebrate their contributions to our communities, to Newfoundland and Labrador and to Canada.

Dedicated members of the public service support programs and deliver services that affect our everyday lives, all while keeping our communities safer. To all members of the public service, thank you for everything you continue to do for the people of our province and of our country.

On Friday Their Honours had an opportunity to meet with accomplished nonagenarian Dr. Phil Warren, O.C. Dr. Warren is a ...
06/12/2026

On Friday Their Honours had an opportunity to meet with accomplished nonagenarian Dr. Phil Warren, O.C.

Dr. Warren is a recipient of the Order of Canada for public service in education and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Memorial University in 2025.

While in Ottawa this week, Their Honours visited the Directorate of History and Heritage of the Department of National D...
06/11/2026

While in Ottawa this week, Their Honours visited the Directorate of History and Heritage of the Department of National Defence. There they presented Dr. Sarah Lockyer, Casualty Identification Coordinator, with a commemorative forget-me-not from Morgan MacDonald.

Dr. Sarah Lockyer and an incredible team were responsible for the research and selection of the fallen hero who would be honoured as our Unknown Soldier. Their compassion and meticulous personal care of our Unknown Soldier were at the heart of every aspect of his repatriation and interment in 2024.

While at the Directorate, Their Honours learned more about the work of the office and viewed original badges and colours.

You can read more about DND’s Directorate of History and Heritage and access archival records at https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage.html

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who are relatives of soldiers with no known grave from the First and Second World Wars and beyond can register to help identify unknown remains:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/casualty-identification-military/register-missing-military-family.html

Today in Ottawa, Their Honours had an opportunity to meet with Senators from Newfoundland and Labrador. They also visite...
06/10/2026

Today in Ottawa, Their Honours had an opportunity to meet with Senators from Newfoundland and Labrador. They also visited the Senate chamber and were recognized near the beginning of the sitting day.

Following yesterday’s installation of Governor General Louise Arbour, members of the viceregal family had an opportunity...
06/09/2026

Following yesterday’s installation of Governor General Louise Arbour, members of the viceregal family had an opportunity to meet today and to visit Rideau Hall.

Today at a ceremony in Ottawa, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as Canada’s 31st Governor...
06/08/2026

Today at a ceremony in Ottawa, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as Canada’s 31st Governor General of Canada.

Her Excellency brings an incredible breadth of experience in the judiciary, academia, international law and global human rights leadership.

Their Honours attended the installation held in the Senate of Canada and offered their best wishes to the Governor General of Canada on assuming her new role.

Public tours of Government House have resumed and will continue through Friday, August 28.Tour guides are available betw...
06/08/2026

Public tours of Government House have resumed and will continue through Friday, August 28.

Tour guides are available between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday, subject to holidays and events taking place on the grounds and inside the house.

Tours are free of charge, and take about 30 minutes. No appointments are required, but you can call 709-729-2669 to confirm availability on specific days.

Each year, the first Sunday in June marks Canadian Armed Forces Day across our country. It’s a day to recognize and hono...
06/07/2026

Each year, the first Sunday in June marks Canadian Armed Forces Day across our country. It’s a day to recognize and honour those who serve or have served our country as members of the Canadian Armed Forces and to thank them for everything they do for Canada.

Tonight Government House will light up in red and white, the colours of the flag of Canada, to celebrate Canadian Armed Forces Day.

Today marks the final full day in office for Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous G...
06/07/2026

Today marks the final full day in office for Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General and Commander-in-Chief.

Her Excellency leaves a profound legacy of advancing reconciliation, fostering connections between Canadians, and a steadfast commitment of service to our country.

We are grateful to Mary Simon for her leadership throughout her term and thank her for her lasting contributions to Canada.

On this day in 1944, a critical turning point in history occurred. Much of Europe had been under occupation for some tim...
06/06/2026

On this day in 1944, a critical turning point in history occurred. Much of Europe had been under occupation for some time as the Second World War continued.

A bold plan to begin the liberation of those European countries was about to unfold. With great secrecy and with great hope, the largest seaborne invasion in history began, and the Allies came ashore at Normandy, surprising the occupying force.

Among that historic invasion force were 14,000 Canadians who landed at Juno Beach. At sea, The Royal Canadian Navy contributed 109 vessels and 10,000 sailors to the operation. Overhead, The Royal Canadian Air Force flew, helping to protect those below.

Tonight, Government House will light up in the colours of the flag of Canada to honour and remember all those who fought on D-Day, whether on land, at sea, or in the air

https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/military-history/second-world-war/d-day-and-battle-normandy

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