Howard McCurdy, former NDP MP and civil rights activist, dead at 85
Leslie McCurdy says her father died peacefully on Tuesday after suffering from cancer. Continue reading
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Edmonton jazz pianist and former senator Tommy Banks dies
Former senator and legendary Edmonton jazz pianist Tommy Banks passed away at the age of 81, his family confirmed Thursday night. Continue reading
Toronto street nurse Cathy Crowe receives Order of Canada
At the ceremony in Ottawa on Wednesday, Crowe was honoured for devoting her career to “using health care for social justice.” Continue reading
Edmonton ceremony honours Order of Canada appointment for Fred Sasakamoose, first Indigenous NHL player
Hours after Fred Sasakamoose was officially appointed to the Order of Canada, the National Hockey League’s first Indigenous player was honoured at a special ceremony in Edmonton on Friday. Continue reading
Actor William Shatner and director Denis Villeneuve among celebrity appointments to Order of Canada
125 people were recently appointed to the Order of Canada and a handful of familiar Hollywood faces made the list. Continue reading
Barry Sherman, founder of Apotex, among list of inductees into Order of Canada
Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead in their Toronto home on Dec. 15, and their deaths have been deemed “suspicious.” Continue reading
Tragically Hip, Alex Trebek appointed to the Order of Canada
Members of Canada’s treasured rock band The Tragically Hip and iconic quiz show host Alex Trebek were among 44 members appointed to the Order of Canada on Friday. Continue reading
Quebec crime fiction writer Louise Penny on Order of Canada, friendship with Hillary Clinton
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Global’s Raquel Fletcher sat down with best-selling crime fiction writer Louise Penny to discuss how her late husband encouraged her to pursue a writing career and her unlikely friendship with Hillary Clinton. Continue reading
Herb Belcourt remembered as ‘wonderful man, philanthropist, mentor’
A celebration of life was held for Herb Belcourt on Saturday at Festival Place in Sherwood Park. Continue reading
Herb Belcourt, Métis entrepreneur and philanthropist, passes away
Edmonton entrepreneur and Order of Canada recipient Herb Belcourt died Wednesday morning after battling Stage 4 cancer. Continue reading
