Stories from the Trail

Valerie Pringle appointed a Member of the Order of Canada

Congratulations to Valerie Pringle, Chair of the Trans Canada Trail Board and Broadcast Journalist, on her recent appointment to the Order of Canada. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced the latest appointments to the Order on Tuesday, February 20th. The Trans Canada Trail Board and staff are delighted that Ms. Pringle has been recognized for her contribution to the Communications field.

Valerie Pringle

The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour. It is our country’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. Appointments are made on the recommendation of an advisory council, chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada.

To find out more about the Order of Canada or to view the full list of appointees, please click here.

5 comments February 21st, 2007

Pierre Vercheval named to the CFL Hall of Fame

A hearty congratulations to Pierre Vercheval, spokesman for the Trans Canada Trail in Quebec and the newest member of the Canadian Football League’s Hall of Fame. He is the first francophone Quebecer to be named to the Hall. During his fourteen-year CFL career, he won two Grey Cups and was named a league all star six times. To read more about his career and his reaction to the news, please click here.

1 comment February 20th, 2007