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Remarks of the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. Chief Justice of Canada to the Nova Scotia Legislature in Honour of the Democracy 250 Celebration
October 27, 2008

Remarks of the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. Chief Justice of Canada to the Nova Scotia Legislature in Honour of the Democracy 250 Celebration

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DEMOCRACY 250--Reports Released, Trust Established
May 7, 2009

Democracy 250, the agency established to lead last year's celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of parliame...

DEMOCRACY 250--Trust Established to Continue D250's You...
March 31, 2009

Democracy 250 co-chairs John Hamm and Russell MacLellan have agreed to be trustees for a fund established to continue efforts...

Democracy 250, GPI Atlantic Premiere Documentary on Con...
November 27, 2008

A documentary focusing on how contrasting Bhutanese and Canadian cultures impact the development and perception of the democr...

Featured on ATV's Live at 5: Democracy 250 Sponsored DR...
November 26, 2008

The 2008 DRUM! School Tour, sponsored by D250, was featured on ATV's Live at 5, on November 14, 2008. The School Tour, fea...

DEMOCRACY 250--Week-long Vigil Honours Canada's Fallen ...
November 5, 2008

A week-long vigil to honour the 68,000 Canadian soldiers who died during the First World War will be held in Halifax's Grand ...

Remarks of the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C...
October 27, 2008

Remarks of the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. Chief Justice of Canada to the Nova Scotia Legislature in Honour of ...

Acadian, Francophone Parliamentarians, Community Leader...
October 23, 2008

Past and present members of the legislative assembly, as well as leaders from the Acadian and Francophone community, received...

DEMOCRACY 250--Chief Justice of Canada Addresses House ...
October 17, 2008

Nova Scotians can watch history in the making through a live webcast when Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, addres...

Youth Conference Focuses on Democracy, Active Citizensh...
October 17, 2008

Eighty high school students from Nova Scotia and countries including, Korea, Germany, Czech Republic, Mexico and the U.K. wil...

DEMOCRACY 250--Province House Gets Dressed Up For Big D...
September 26, 2008

Canada's oldest seat of government is taking on a new and colourful look as red, white and blue bunting is draped f...

NOTE TO EDITORS--Idol MacDonald Joins D250's Rockin' Co...
September 26, 2008

Democracy 250's Rockin' in the Free World Concert is even more star-studded with the addition of Mitch MacDonald, a top two...

Schedule - October 2nd Celebrations in Halifax
September 24, 2008

To download the Schedule of Events for the Democracy 250 Anniversary Celebration on October 2nd, Click here.

Canada's Merchant Navy Commemorated
September 23, 2008

The contribution of Canada's Merchant Navy will be marked through a memorial being unveiled at Bedford's DeWolfe Park during ...

DEMOCRACY 250--New Book Celebrates Nova Scotia as One o...
September 17, 2008

A new book commemorating the 250th anniversary of representative government in Nova Scotia and the birth of parliamentary dem...

The Peaceful Revolution – 250 Years of Democracy in Nov...
September 16, 2008

The Peaceful Revolution – 250 Years of Democracy in Nova Scotia by John Boileau, co-published by Democracy 250 and...

DEMOCRACY 250--Plans Announced for Highlight Celebratio...
September 10, 2008

A fabulous showcase of musical talent for a free public concert, an 18th century costume ball and a national youth symposium ...

Democracy 250 Shines Spotlight On Youth
August 28, 2008

Province House is shining a bit brighter thanks to 25 students supporting their community and a good cause. Democracy 250 c...

Film on Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq and Democracy Premieres on ...
August 6, 2008

A film exploring the evolution of Canadian democracy from an aboriginal perspective will air on EastLink TV every Wednesday i...

Ceremony of the Flags Honors Democracy's Beginnings
July 30, 2008

The boom of cannons and the beating of drums will roll across Citadel Hill on Monday, Aug. 4, as 250 cadets perform the histo...

250 More Years of Democracy, a Contest For Young Canadi...
July 14, 2008

A national contest encouraging young Canadians to grab their cellphones and video cameras and share their vision of the next ...

D250 Launches Summer Concert Series Aboard HMCS Sackvil...
July 11, 2008

Democracy 250 will rock the Halifax waterfront aboard the HMCS Sackville this summer with a free concert series aimed at enco...

Democracy 250 Celebrates Canada Day in Ottawa, Halifax ...
June 30, 2008

Democracy 250 will be front and centre in Ottawa and Halifax as Canadians gather to celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1.&...

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY 25...
June 22, 2008

Together with the province’s contribution and private sector support, the Government of Canada’s investment will ...

Democracy 250: A Mi'kmaq Perspective Premiered
June 21, 2008

Democracy 250 co-chairs John Hamm and Russell MacLellan celebrated National Aboriginal Day by joining members of the Mi'kmaq ...

Democracy 250 hosts Chester students for lunch
June 20, 2008

Pizza and politics were on the menu June 17, as Democracy 250 co-chairs Dr. John Hamm and Russell MacLellan hosted Grade 7 st...

National Aboriginal Day
June 20, 2008

First Nations communities in Nova Scotia will be holding a variety of events on Saturday, June 21, to mark National Aborigina...

General Hillier Named Honourary National Chair of Democ...
June 10, 2008

Democracy 250 co-chair John Hamm today, June 10, announced that Gen. Rick Hillier, Canada's Chief of Defence Staff, will be t...

Nova Scotia Yacht Nears Home Port in World Yacht Race
June 2, 2008

A yacht flying Nova Scotia's flag is nearing its home port in the 2008 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Yachts in the in...

Democracy 250 has been holding youth forums in school b...
May 20, 2008

Democracy 250 has been holding youth forums in school board districts across the province. The students discuss issues of con...

Democracy 250 Hosts Cape Breton Students for Lunch
May 13, 2008

Pizza and politics were on the menu today, May 13, as Democracy 250 co-chair Russell MacLellan and Cape Breton Regional Munic...

Youth Meeting Scheduled for Debert
May 12, 2008

About 100 students from the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board will gather today, May 12, at the Debert Hospitality Cent...

Youth Meeting Scheduled for Port Hawkesbury
May 8, 2008

More than 100 students from the Strait Regional School Board will gather today, May 8, at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre to...

South Shore Students Discuss Democracy
April 25, 2008

High school students from eight schools in the South Shore Regional School Board district eagerly shared their views on issue...

D250 Youth Site Launched
April 23, 2008

A dynamic, youth-focused website aimed at getting more young people thinking about the importance of voting is up and running...

Nikki Balch, Sarah Conrad Latest Democracy 250 Youth Am...
April 18, 2008

Two more youth ambassadors have signed up to lend their talents and voices to the Democracy 250 initiative. Nikki Ba...

2008 Provincial Historica Fair
April 17, 2008

The 2008 Provincial Historica Fair, an exhibition of history projects by 28 Nova Scotian students, will be on displayed at th...

Celebrate Law and Democracy Week, April 14-19
April 14, 2008

Nova Scotia's pioneering role in Canadian democracy is being celebrated with Law and Democracy Week from today, April 14 to S...

Cape Breton Students Discuss Democracy
April 11, 2008

One hundred students decked out in D250: Make Your Mark T-shirts in North Sydney today, April 11th, discussed issues of conce...

Annapolis Valley Youth Forum Makes its Mark on Students
March 31, 2008

One-hundred Annapolis Valley students participated in a day-long session discussing issues of concern to youth. The Valley se...

Student Contests Focus on Law, Democracy
March 5, 2008

Students from Primary to Grade 12 have a chance to display their creative talents and win great prizes, including gift certif...

Valley Students Discuss Democracy
February 29, 2008

One-hundred Annapolis Valley students wearing D250: Make Your Mark T-shirts participated in a mock election in Berwick today,...

Youth Ambassadors Help Launch Youth Campaign
February 21, 2008

Youth ambassadors helped launch a campaign today, Feb. 21, aimed at getting young people more involved in communities and vot...

Democracy 250 Co-chair Hosts Lunch for Students
February 20, 2008

Pizza and politics were on the menu at Province House today, Feb. 20, as Democracy 250 co-chair John Hamm hosted Grade 7 stud...

Democracy 250 Hosts Special Ceremony for New Canadians
January 30, 2008

Twenty-five new Canadians from 16 countries were sworn in today, Jan. 30, at a special Citizenship and Immigration Canada cer...

Honouring Our Veterans By Voting
November 9, 2007

As we prepare to gather around our local cenotaphs to honour and remember our veterans, we should reflect on what they fought...

Signs Salute Veterans
November 9, 2007

Travellers will notice an addition to the Veterans Memorial signs along Highway 102. In recognition of next year's c...

Democracy 250 Licence Plates Go On Sale
November 6, 2007

Nova Scotia paved the way for parliamentary democracy in Canada and it is taking its message on the road. Literally...

30 Years Strong and Looking Ahead
October 9, 2007

Increasing women's participation in public decision-making, engaging youth, and creating a more inclusive society are some of...

Road Sign Unveiled
October 2, 2007

Democracy 250 co-chairs Dr. John Hamm and Russell MacLellan took their message about the importance of democracy on...

Former Premiers Launch Website
September 26, 2007

Nova Scotia helped shape parliamentary democracy in Canada, now, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country's first el...

Wanted: Feedback on restoring the ballot-box to its for...
September 25, 2007

By JOHN HAMM and RUSSELL MacLELLAN Canadians come out in droves to honour our veterans on Remembrance Day. We share ...

Launch Held at Special Ceremony
May 23, 2007

Veterans, students, MLAs, MPs and senators, members of the judiciary and the military gathered at Province House today, May...

Former Premiers To Head 2008 Anniversary Celebrations
April 13, 2007

Cecil Clarke, Speaker of the House of Assembly, today, April 13, announced former premiers Russell MacLellan and John Hamm wi...

DEMOCRACY 250--Reports Released, Tr...
May 7, 2009

Democracy 250, the agency established to lead last year's celebrations mark...