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Saturday, October 28, 2006

Three Canadian Icons to Be Honored at McGill

Three important ambassadors of Canadian culture will be given honorary doctorate of laws degrees at McGill university's fall convocation in Montreal on November 10.

One recipient is Judith Mappin, one of the three founders of the Double Hook bookstore in westmount, which before it closed sold only Canadian books.

The second is Jean Beliveau, who legendary sports writer Red Fisher has discribed as representing words such as "Achievement. Team. Class Caring. Grace. Leadership".

Some 35 years after he retired as a player with the Montreal Canadiens, Beliveau's star remains bright. This honor shows that how revered he remains by many of us.

The third honoree that day is Governor-General Michelle Jean, a person of accomplishment whose story from Haiti to Ottawa through Montreal is one of inspiration.

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