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Doctors, Lawyers, Artists and First Nations Leaders Named to the Order of B.C.

BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 4 – Fifteen distinguished British Columbians from diverse fields including health, Indigenous leadership, and sports are honored for their lasting impact on the province and beyond.

  • On Aug. 4, 2025, 15 people were named to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour.
  • Order of British Columbia recognizes individuals from all walks of life for extraordinary contributions, with recipients announced each BC Day, the first Monday in August.
  • Honourees include Olympian Charmaine Crooks and Dr. John Yee, recognized for their sporting legacy and life-saving leadership in lung transplantation and cancer screening.
  • Congratulating the appointees, Premier David Eby noted they have made life better for fellow British Columbians and inspire community service.
  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025, marks the investiture of the 2025 recipients at Government House in Victoria, with Wendy Cocchia praising their lasting community impact.
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Northwestern B.C. carver Stan Bevan named to Order of B.C.

A prolific northwestern B.C. carver has been named to the Order of British Columbia. Stan Bevan from the Kitselas First Nation was one of 15 named Aug. 4, 2025 to the order.

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Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C.

VICTORIA — Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the 15 people named to be invested in the Order of British Columbia. B.C. Lt.-Gov.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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