Stan Bevington, David Helwig, and Jack Hodgins named to the Order of Canada

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By Stuart Woods
July 2, 2009
11:49 AM

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As part of yesterday’s Canada Day festivities, Governor General Michaëlle Jean has announced 60 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among this year’s new members are BC-based novelist and short story writer Jack Hodgins and poet and novelist David Helwig. Also honoured was Coach House Books founder and “head coach” Stan Bevington and Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch, who was named an officer of the Order. The Quebec writers Wajdi Mouawad, Claude LeBouthillier, and Jean O’Neil were also recognized by the Governor General.

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Congrats to Bevington, Helwig & Hodgins. A neck sash and pin for your troubles.
Hart Hanson

I am one of the hundreds of writers who has benefited from Jack Hodgins’ work and his teachings and guidance. Sometimes the good guys get what they deserve.
Marcel Ouellette

Please note that Claude Lebouthillier is not from Quebec, but from New Brunswick. Being Francophone in Canada doesn’t automatically mean being Québécois.

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