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Hope retired in 2014 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Former global news presenter Deb Hope with her husband Roger, photographed in 2011. PNG
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Former BC news presenter Deborra Hope has been named a member of the Order of Canada.
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Hope, who presented the noon news hour and then the early news on BCTV (now global) at 5 p.m., as the start of the 6 p.m. news hour, retired to the 59 years old in 2014 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. His health was rapid and he now lives in a nursing home, unable to recognize many of his relatives.
Former BCTV news director Steve Wyatt has described Hope as a tough, determined journalist who never failed to bring balance, justice and truth to every story she told.
Hope is being recognized for her tireless work for charities, which includes Variety Club for BCTV for over 20 years, the Courage To Come Back group and the Down Syndrome Foundation.
Governor General Mary Simon on Wednesday announced 85 nominees for the Order of Canada, promoting luminaries in fields such as film, music, science, politics, business, academia, sports and culture.
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Other appointments include film and television actress Sandra Oh and Olympic track champion Donovan Bailey.
The star of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Killing Eve” Oh was named an officer of the Order of Canada for her success on stage and screen, while Bailey was named an officer for her excellence on track and field. his philanthropic commitment to young and amateur athletes.
“For me, I just want to be a great example for young Canadians that they themselves can follow in my footsteps,” Bailey said when contacted before the announcement in Vancouver.
“Hopefully, I was one of those positive people who (inspires others to) believe that Canada should be positive and Canada should have confidence and Canada can face anyone and come out on top.” .
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Film director and screenwriter Francois Girard of Montreal and Angela James of Richmond Hill, Ontario, who was one of the first superstars in women’s hockey, were also named officers for the high degree of achievement or service in Canada. .
New members of the order, who are honored for distinguished service to a particular community or field, include Toronto music industry veteran Al Mair; former MP Nancy Uqquujuq Karetak-Lindell of Arviat, Nunavut; and Vancouver-based HIV / AIDS researcher Martin T. Schechter.
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A tribute to BC news presenter Deb Hope
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Longtime news presenter Deb Hope will leave Global BC
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