Elizabeth Dowdeswell announced the appointment of 47 people to the Order of Ontario, spanning the past two years. The order "honours individuals whose exceptional achievements have left a lasting legacy in the province, in Canada, and beyond," according to a news release from the province. Former senator Bob Runciman was one of the people appointed to the Order of Ontario. (Mathieu Theriault/CBC)2 former MPPs from eastern Ontario appointedTwo former MPPs from eastern Ontario also received the honour Friday. A former Progressive Conservative MPP and Canadian senator, Runciman spent 45 years in the public service.

Source: CBC News January 01, 2021 20:56 UTC