Maritime musician Joel Plaskett among 2025 Order of Nova Scotia recipients

By Canadian Press on December 31, 2025.

HALIFAX — Maritime musician Joel Plaskett has been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia.

The songwriter, producer and philanthropist from Dartmouth, N.S., is among five new additions to the order this year.

The provincial government says the Order of Nova Scotia is considered the highest honour in the province, recognizing people who have made lasting contributions in a number of areas.

Also recognized this year is former premier Darrell Dexter and East Preston human rights advocate Carolyn G. Thomas.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist John George (Jack) Flemming and community leader Rankin MacSween have also been appointed.

Appointments are made by the lieutenant-governor on the recommendation of an independent advisory council, with 132 members named to the order since it was established in June 2001.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 31, 2025.

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