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Dr.Bonnie Henry and singer Michael Buble among recipients of Order of BC

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Mar, 2022 02:46 PM

Some very well-known names are included on the list of Order of British Columbia recipients.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry received the award in a virtual ceremony last evening at Government House in Victoria.

Chief Joe Alphonse, Tribal Chair for the Tsilhqot’in National Government also received the honour — the highest award B-C can bestow on a resident.

Others on the list included former B-C finance minister and chancellor of Simon Fraser University, Carole Taylor, and singer Michael Buble.

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