Search Results by tag: Order of Canada

Westwood’s Linda McKnight, storyteller Jan Andrews receive Order of Canada

Westwood Creative Artists director and vice-president Linda McKnight was named a Member of the Order of Canada at a ceremony held at Rideau Hall on Oct. 17. McKnight is commended in the official government citation for ... Read More »

November 17, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Awards: Sci-fi author Robert J. Sawyer and cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon among new Order of Canada inductees

By Becky Robertson

A number of writers and members of the publishing community were among 113 new Order of Canada recipients announced on June 30 by Governor General David Johnston. The recognition is awarded twice annually for a lifetime ... Read More »

June 30, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Lawrence Hill among writers honoured with Order of Canada

By Becky Robertson

Author Lawrence Hill has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his writing representing black history in Canada and for his charitable efforts to help girls and women in Africa through the Aminata Fund, ... Read More »

July 2, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Awards

Guy Gavriel Kay, Chris Hadfield given Order of Canada honours

By Dory Cerny

Lauded author Guy Gavriel Kay was one of several members of the Canadian literary community appointed to the Order of Canada on Monday. Recognized "for his contributions to the field of speculative fiction as an ... Read More »

July 2, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Barbara Reid appointed to the Order of Canada

By Sue Carter

Children's book author and illustrator Barbara Reid has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada, which "recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity." ... Read More »

July 3, 2013 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Tim Wynne-Jones, Tom Dawe among writers appointed to Order of Canada

By Natalie Samson

Last week, Governor General David Johnston announced that he will appoint prolific children's writer Tim Wynne-Jones an Officer of the Order of Canada. Wynne-Jones has written more than 25 books, twice received the Governor General's ... Read More »

January 5, 2012 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Lorna Crozier, Nino Ricci appointed to Order of Canada

By Sue Carter

Author Nino Ricci and poet Lorna Crozier are among the 50 new nominees appointed to the Order of Canada. Crozier was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada for "her poetry and for her ... Read More »

June 30, 2011 | Filed under: Awards

By Natalie Samson

In a ceremony Friday morning, Governor General David Johnston bestowed the honour of Officer of the Order of Canada on francophone poet, novelist, and essayist HélÃ¨ne Dorion. In a press release issued by the Governor ... Read More »

May 27, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Canadian poet P.K. Page dies

By Steven W. Beattie

The Victoria Times-Colonist is reporting that iconic Canadian poet P.K. Page has died at the age of 93. From the story: The grand dame of Canadian letters “ who was born in England but moved ... Read More »

January 14, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Stan Bevington, David Helwig, and Jack Hodgins named to the Order of Canada

By Stuart Woods

As part of yesterday's Canada Day festivities, Governor General MichaÃ«lle Jean has announced 60 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among this year's new members are BC-based novelist and short story writer Jack Hodgins ... Read More »

July 2, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

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