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Ryan Reynolds among 14 people named to Order of British Columbia

Click to play video: 'Two Vancouver outreach nurses appointed to Order of B.C.'
Two Vancouver outreach nurses appointed to Order of B.C.
The Order of B.C. recipients were revealed today, and the most recognizable among them are Ryan Reynolds and Vancouver Coastal Health board chair Dr. Penny Ballem. But there are two other lesser-known, but certainly no less deserving names on that list: two nurses who've helping some of vancouver's most vulnerable on the Downtown Eastside from the time of the HIV/AIDS epidemic to the deadly opioid crisis of today. Christa Dao reports. – Aug 7, 2023

Ryan Reynolds has received his home province’s top honour after being named to the Order of British Columbia.

The “Deadpool” star and mainstay of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was among 14 new appointees announced by Lieutenant-Governor Janet Austin today.

Other honourees included Susan Giles and Evanna Brennan, longtime outreach nurses working in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side, music talent scout Sam Feldman and conservationist George Riefel.

Click to play video: 'Ryan Reynolds designs t-shirts for 2023 Terry Fox Run'
Ryan Reynolds designs t-shirts for 2023 Terry Fox Run

The province says the Order of BC is intended to recognize residents who have made a significant provincial, national or international impact.

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Premier David Eby extended his congratulations to the new order members, describing them all as “superheroes” for their “unique and profound” contributions to the province.

A ceremony for the new appointees will take place in Victoria this fall.

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