Six Nova Scotians have joined the Order of Canada in 2025. Photo by Office of the Governor GeneralArticle contentSix Nova Scotians became members of the Order of Canada on Monday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThey are among the 83 Canadians of varied pursuits who will join the highest rank of Canada’s civilian honours system.Article contentArticle contentGov. Gen. Mary Simon signed the “instrument of appointment” in Ottawa on Monday, marking their membership in the order that celebrates Canadians who have “enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country.”Article contentArticle contentSince its creation in 1967, over 8,200 Canadians have been appointed.Article contentThe following are the Nova Scotians who were officially appointed Monday:Article contentW. Ford Doolittle of Halifax was named a companion of the order, recognizing outstanding achievement and “merit of the highest degree.”Article contentThe evolutionary and molecular bioligist is a professor emeritus at Dalhousie University. His appointment notes that his work on the evolution of microorganisms and their genomes “has fundamentally altered our understanding of the origins of life.”Article contentThe remaining five Nova Scotians were appointed as members of the order, recognizing distinguished service to a community, group or field of activity.Article contentThey are:Article contentRonald Joseph Bourgeois, HalifaxArticle contentBourgeois has dedicated his life to promoting and sharing Acadian culture. A multidisciplinary artist with a career spanning over 40 years, he has distinguished himself in fields as diverse as song, television program and series production, cultural organization co-ordination and artistic direction for events.Article contentArticle contentElizabeth Rollins Epperly, KentvilleArticle contentEpperly is a pre-eminent scholar and administrator who has elevated studies in the works of Lucy Maud Montgomery. She is esteemed for writing some of the earliest feminist readings of Montgomery and has inspired generations of scholars.Article contentJ. Michael MacDonald, HalifaxArticle contentA former chief justice of Nova Scotia, MacDonald helped make the province a national leader in access to justice, promoted judicial outreach initiatives and wrote 500 decisions. A former member of the Canadian Judicial Council and chair of the Mass Casualty Commission, he is now chair of Phoenix Youth Programs.Article contentGeorge Elliot Rodger, Halifax Regional MunicipalityArticle contentRodger has shaped the YMCA across Canada. His leadership has been sought after in major facility development projects where he led capital campaigns to secure accessible community programming. His ongoing legacy continues to support a variety of services, including child care, employment coaching and counselling.Article contentSharon Diane Brown Ross, HalifaxArticle contentRoss dedicated her life to serving Canadians, making a significant impact in Nova Scotia and across the country, according to a government news release. Her professional work and volunteer efforts exemplify her commitment to social advocacy and inclusion. She played a key role in helping racial people achieve recognition, integrity and equal opportunities.Article content
Six Nova Scotians appointed to Order of Canada hail from Halifax and Kentville
