Order of Canada

Steven Point sings his song, British Columbia, with students at Chilliwack secondary on Tuesday. (Jenna Hauck/The Progress)

10 British Columbians named to the Order of Canada

George Stroumboulopoulos, NYT journalist, dairy CEO among 78 recipients across the country

 

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a high-profile lawyer and child-rights advocate embroiled in a controversy surrounding her claims to Indigeneity, has been removed from the Order of Canada at her own request. Turpel-Lafond speaks to a reporter in Vancouver on November 13, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Order of Canada drops Turpel-Lafond at her own request

Move comes after report called into question Turpel-Lafond’s claims of Indigenous identity

 

(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Ryan Reynolds named to Order of B.C.

The movie star was given the province’s highest honour, along with 13 others, on August 7

 

Vernon’s Dr. Margo Greenwood will be named an Officer of the Order of Canada on Wednesday, June 21, in Ottawa. (File photo)

Vernon, B.C. woman named to Order of Canada

Dr. Margo Greenwood to be honoured for decades of innovative research in early childhood education

Vernon’s Dr. Margo Greenwood will be named an Officer of the Order of Canada on Wednesday, June 21, in Ottawa. (File photo)
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques leaves the stage after speaking to media July 10, 2019, at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in St. Hubert, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

NHL’s Sidney Crosby, astronaut David Saint-Jacques among 99 named to Order of Canada

Hollywood impressionist Rich Little, esteemed Quebec actor Michel Côté also on the prestigious list

Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques leaves the stage after speaking to media July 10, 2019, at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in St. Hubert, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher blocks a shot by Canada forward Christine Sinclair during the first half of a CONCACAF women’s Olympic qualifying soccer match Feb. 9, 2020, in Carson, Calif. Sinclair is among 14 people appointed to the Order of B.C. for 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Chris Carlson

Christine Sinclair, Jody Wilson-Raybould among those appointed to Order of B.C.

14 people appointed for 2022

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher blocks a shot by Canada forward Christine Sinclair during the first half of a CONCACAF women’s Olympic qualifying soccer match Feb. 9, 2020, in Carson, Calif. Sinclair is among 14 people appointed to the Order of B.C. for 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Chris Carlson
Dr. Granger Avery addressing an audience at the Langley Seniors Summit in 2016. (Langley Advance Times file photo)

Longtime Port McNeill doctor Granger Avery appointed to the Order Of Canada

Dr. Avery helped found the Port McNeill Medical Clinic in 1974

Dr. Granger Avery addressing an audience at the Langley Seniors Summit in 2016. (Langley Advance Times file photo)
Former Olympian Donovan Bailey, left, speaks to a fan during a rally in support of the 2026 Winter Olympic bid in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Bailey is among the dozens of performers, athletes, advocates and experts newly named to the Order of Canada on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Sandra Oh, Donovan Bailey among dozens appointed to Order of Canada

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 85 appointees to the Order of Canada on Wednesday

Former Olympian Donovan Bailey, left, speaks to a fan during a rally in support of the 2026 Winter Olympic bid in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Bailey is among the dozens of performers, athletes, advocates and experts newly named to the Order of Canada on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Author Yann Martel poses in Toronto Monday, April 5, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Author Yann Martel, former senator Murray Sinclair among 135 named to Order of Canada

List released by Rideau Hall includes figures from the worlds of science, sport and the arts

Author Yann Martel poses in Toronto Monday, April 5, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
John Borrows, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria’s law school, was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada on Dec. 30. (Courtesy of John Borrows)

UVic professor appointed officer of Order of Canada

John Borrows is recognized for his work on Indigenous rights and laws

John Borrows, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria’s law school, was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada on Dec. 30. (Courtesy of John Borrows)
Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson is seen in his office at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Medical and public health experts make list of new additions to Order of Canada

Each join one of the nation’s highest honours that since 1967 has added more than 7,000 names

Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson is seen in his office at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
114 Canadians were appointed Nov. 27 to the Order of Canada. (Governor General of Canada photo)

Indigenous actor, author, elder, leaders appointed to Order of Canada

Outstanding achievement, community dedication and service recognized

114 Canadians were appointed Nov. 27 to the Order of Canada. (Governor General of Canada photo)