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El Chorouk
02-07-2025
- Science
- El Chorouk
Algerian Scientist Karim Zaghib Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
The Government of Canada has assigned the title of Officer of the Order of Canada to Algerian scientist Karim Zaghib, reflecting international recognition of his scientific expertise, according to a statement issued by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. This award is the country's highest civilian honour. The statement indicated that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented this award to the electrochemist and materials scientist, Karim Zaghib, in recognition of his internationally renowned scientific research on the development of energy storage and conversion, particularly the development of lithium-ion batteries and all-solid-state batteries. His contributions to advancing the energy sector have significantly aided in achieving carbon neutrality on a global scale. Mr. Karim Zaghib was one of 82 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 2 Companions, 19 Officers and 62 Members. One appointment is a promotion within the Order, and another represents an honorary appointment. The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Since its creation in 1967, more than 8,200 people from all sectors of society have been appointed to the Order. The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. Previously, the Algerian scientist Karim Zaghib was received by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on April 8, 2025, where he stated that he had spoken with the President about 'concrete projects' for the production of lithium batteries, with the contribution of both the Ministry of Energy and the Sonarem group.
Cision Canada
30-06-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Governor General appoints 83 individuals to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 2 Companions, 19 Officers and 62 Members. One appointment is a promotion within the Order, and another represents an honorary appointment. The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Since its creation in 1967, more than 8 200 people from all sectors of society have been appointed to the Order. The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. List of new appointees and descriptions of their contributions Quote "Congratulations to the newest appointees to the Order of Canada. We proudly recognize each of these individuals whose dedication and passion for service not only enrich our communities but also help shape the fabric of our nation. Together, they inspire us to strive for greatness and to foster a future filled with hope and possibility." Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada Quick Facts: The Order of Canada is one of our country's highest honours. It recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation. The motto of the Order, DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM, translates to "They desire a better country." Anyone can nominate a person for the Order of Canada. Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis and can be made on The Governor General made these appointments on April 17, 2025, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. A person officially becomes a Member of the Order of Canada on the day the instrument of appointment is sealed with the Seal of the Order of Canada and signed by the governor general. A Member or an Officer of the Order of Canada can be promoted to a higher level if they demonstrate further exceptional achievement. Nominations for a promotion can be considered a minimum of five years after the last appointment. Non-Canadians are eligible for honorary appointment to the Order if their contributions have brought benefit or honour to Canadians or to Canada. New Members of the Order will be invited to a ceremony at a later date to be invested and to receive their insignia. The dates of these ceremonies will be announced in due course. Stay connected: Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Hamilton Spectator
11-06-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Beachburg resident is honoured with Sovereign Medal for Volunteers
Beachburg – A Beachburg resident who has enhanced the life of his community in numerous ways, has been recognized for his many decades of volunteer service by being awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers. Barry Stephen's contributions have enriched many facets of community life. These include approximately 50 years as choir director at St. Andrew's United Church in Beachburg, as well as pianist and organist at the church as and when needed, and long years of service on the board of trustees of the church. His musical skills and talents have also reached out to the wider community in various ways over many of his 85 years. These include serving for 20 years as musical director of the Valley Harmonizers seniors' barbershop chorus. He was also a member of the Beachburg Lions Club for seven years. The Beachburg Fair Committee has been a beneficiary of his generosity with his time and effort for 15 years, including terms as president, vice president, and past president. Further, he has served for approximately 15 years as 4-H beef leader, which involved participating in shows at fairs in Beachburg, Renfrew and Ottawa, as well as at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. The medal presentation was made by Fred Blackstein, a member of the Order of Canada. The ceremony was incorporated into a local celebration of the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada, of which the Beachburg church where Mr. Stephen has given so many volunteer hours is a member. Equally appropriate was the venue for the occasion: the Heritage Hall at the Beachburg Fair Grounds, which originally was built as the exhibit hall for the fair and which continues to serve in that capacity at the annual event. 'We were given the choice of having the medal presented at Rideau Hall, where the Governor General might be able to do it, or having it presented here, among family and friends and community members, which I preferred,' said Mr. Stephen. An official honour created by the Crown, the medal is part of the Canadian Honours System, part of the Chancellery of Honours administered by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. The medal recognizes living Canadians who have made a significant, sustained, and unpaid contribution to their community. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Calgary Herald
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Three Calgary philanthropists receiving Alberta Order of Excellence
Three Calgary leaders will be inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence later this year. Article content Geoff Cumming, Brian Felesky and Stephanie Felesky of Calgary have been named as part of the list of inductees for 2025. Article content Article content Cumming, a University of Calgary Alumnus and philanthropist, is well-known for his historic $100 million donation to the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. Article content Article content Brian and Stephanie Felesky have each contributed to the community through different initiatives and sitting on many boards in Calgary, where they've received many awards for their philanthropic efforts. Additionally, Brian served as a founding member for Awali, an Alberta-based initiative that worked with the Aga Khan Foundation to support teacher development in East Africa. Article content Also recieving the award is John Scott of Longview, south of Calgary. Scott has played a major role in placing southern Alberta on the radar for many big-budget movie and TV productions. He was also a Top 7 Over 70 winner in 2023, inducted into the Canadian Stunts Hall of fame in 2022, and was recognized by the Global Production Awards for Location of the Year. Article content Article content The ceremony will take place in Edmonton in October. With the new additions, this will bring the total members in the Alberta Order of Excellence to 229. Article content Article content Albertans also receiving honours include Sine Chadi, John Day and Doug Stollery of Edmonton, Nichole Neubauer of Medicine Hat, and Lyn Radford of Red Deer. Article content The order recognizes exceptional service and achievement in a variety of fields, and is part of the Canadian Honours System. It celebrates Albertans whose leadership, innovation and dedication have played a role in Alberta's identity and future. Article content Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani, said the Alberta Order of Excellence has recognized individuals who have been making transformative contributions to the province since 1979.
