3 New Brunswickers appointed to Order of Canada
CBC News
Posted: Jun 30, 2011 4:45 PM AT
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2011 4:50 PM AT
Three New Brunswickers are among 50 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced Thursday by Governor General David Johnston.
Herménégilde Chiasson, of Grand-Barachois, has been named an officer of the order for his contributions to the influence of Acadian culture as a poet, playwright, filmmaker and painter. He also served as New Brunswick's lieutenant governor from 2003 to 2009.
Shirley Bear, of Perth-Andover, has been named a member of the order for her contributions as a First Nations visual artist and cultural activist.
Larry Nelson, of Moncton, has also been named a member for his contributions as a volunteer and community leader.
Others named to the order include CBC Radio host Bob McDonald, actor-comedian Eugene Levy, hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser and authors Malcolm Gladwell and Nino Ricci.
The induction ceremony will be held in Ottawa at a later date.
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