CSCfan Posted December 30, 2008 at 04:30 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 04:30 PM Celine Dion’s Canadian distinctions go on and on Posted: December 30, 2008, 9:11 AM by Jeremy Barker OTTAWA — Pop singer Celine Dion and world-renowned tenor Ben Heppner are among several prominent Canadians named Tuesday as companions of the Order of Canada. Dion, the Las Vegas star who emerged as a teenage singer in rural Quebec was first bestowed with the honour of officer of the Order of Canada in 1998 for her contribution to the world of contemporary music. Heppner, who studied music at the University of British Columbia, was the 1988 winner of the Metropolitan Opera auditions and is both a Grammy Award winner and a Juno Award recipient. In 2002, he was named an officer of the Order of Canada. A companion is a promotion within the Order of Canada. The two others named to the distinction Tuesday were Canadian billionaire investor and philanthropist Stephen Jarislowsky and Peter Munk, founder of the world’s largest mining company, Barrick Gold. Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean announced Tuesday 60 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include four companions, 14 officers and 42 members. These appointments were made on the recommendation of the advisory council on the Order of Canada. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date. A full list of the recipients can be found at http://www.gg.ca/media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=5601 Quote »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» MATHIAS ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzPrxI0AIDY
No1IrishFan Posted December 30, 2008 at 04:40 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 04:40 PM Congrats Celine!! Quote
Thomas Posted December 30, 2008 at 04:49 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 04:49 PM "The Order of Canada comprises the highest civilian honours within the Canadian system of honours. Awarded for The highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, an outstanding level of talent and service to Canadians, or an exceptional contribution to Canada or Canadians." Well done Celine!! Quote
Ted Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:08 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:08 PM Congratulations Celine!!!! Quote http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/tedxyz/Untitled-TrueColor-02.jpg
fabtasticfoo Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:23 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:23 PM Congratulations to Celine for another well deserved honour! I can't believe it's been a decade since she was named Officer of the Order of Canada already... Quote
Thomas Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:30 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:30 PM The Companion version is the best one though, only 165 living Companions are allowed at any given time and Celine will be one of them. It's also the biggest of the medals too. Pretty cool! Quote
celine_rox Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:47 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 05:47 PM hip hip HOORAY congrats to celine Quote
Celine_mon amour Posted December 30, 2008 at 08:18 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 08:18 PM Congratulations Celine!!!! Quote [size=3][font="Times New Roman"]"A vingt ans elle était la première chanteuse du Québec, à vingt-cinq ans la plus grande star en France, à trente ans la plus grande star americaine, aujourd'hui à quarante ans, et ce n'est pas tous les jours qu'on peut le dire[size=4][/font],[font="Comic Sans MS"][b]elle est la plus grande chanteuse au monde![/b][/font]"[/size][/size] [i][b]15th-16th-19th March 2011! I Was There in Vegas! By your side![/b][/i] [img]http://i56.tinypic.com/dlosxx.jpg[/img] [url="http://i49.tinypic.com/9th8g9.jpg"]http://i49.tinypic.com/9th8g9.jpg[/url]
Costa Santos Posted December 30, 2008 at 08:35 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 08:35 PM CONGRATULATIONS, CELINE! :clap: Quote CELINE, I'M SO PROUD OF LOVING YOU. http://www.celinedion.com/global/images/worldtour/worldtour_sa_5.jpg I was there...: ... May, 20th - Paris, France...... May, 21st - Paris, France...... May, 24th - Paris, France...... May, 25th - Paris, France...... May, 27th - Paris, France...... May, 30th - Dublin, Ireland...... June, 02nd - Amsterdam, Holland...
Teodora Posted December 30, 2008 at 08:55 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 08:55 PM That's cool! So she has the highest honour that can be given to a civilian in Canada, right? She really deserves it Quote
Celinefanatic07 Posted December 30, 2008 at 11:29 PM Posted December 30, 2008 at 11:29 PM In the words of Celine..."You go girlfriend!" I'm so proud! Three Cheers! Quote http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k124/oldies830/mgean_2.jpgDO NOT STEAL MY SIGNATURE"It's hard in a recording studio, because I'm infront of a microphone, I have to imagine all of you and then I'm able to sing the songs for you...Now I'm still infront of a microphone, with all of you right infront of me, to see all of your faces, That's why I still do it!" (wild applause) thankyou for the flowers - Celine after a flower moment 9-22-08
Filine Posted December 31, 2008 at 12:05 PM Posted December 31, 2008 at 12:05 PM Congratulations Céline She received quite some honours this year haha... Quote http://www.celinedion.nl/pics/cindy/bannerza.jpg"They call my home the land of snow, Canadian cold front movin' in"
Krys Posted December 31, 2008 at 01:33 PM Posted December 31, 2008 at 01:33 PM congrats Celine! Quote
felixwhoals Posted December 31, 2008 at 07:40 PM Posted December 31, 2008 at 07:40 PM congratulations to Celine Dion! Also, Congratulations to myself for having 1000 posts!! Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/felixwhoals/CelineMe.jpg So suddenly, it's clear to meThings changeOur future lies in here and nowWe live it through somehow Now the greatest rewardIs the love that I can giveI'm here for you nowFor as long as I liveYou made me who I am
CelineAndRene Posted December 31, 2008 at 08:24 PM Posted December 31, 2008 at 08:24 PM WOO HOO! Quote "...It's the circle of life. You gotta look forward. Two days during the year there's nothing you can do about: yesterday and tomorrow. Today is a great day." - Celine Dion, People.
saytri Posted December 31, 2008 at 08:51 PM Posted December 31, 2008 at 08:51 PM Congratulations to our CELINE!!!! :-) Quote
Terre Posted December 31, 2008 at 09:26 PM Posted December 31, 2008 at 09:26 PM Sounds great! Congrats, Céline! Quote My Taking Chances World TourAmsterdam June 2nd 2008 -Section A4, Row 7, Seat 11Stockholm June 7th 2008 -Section A8/A24, Row 3, Seat 40Helsinki June 9th 2008 -Section 119, Row 4, Seat 2 Bruce freakin' Springsteen
SensationalCeline Posted December 31, 2008 at 09:36 PM Posted December 31, 2008 at 09:36 PM This is truly amazing. Celine deserves so many things and this is one of the many that she deserves and it a perfect person for... CONGRATULATIONS CELINE! Quote http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg280/spoiledrottenbrat4063/Celine%20Dion/CELINESIGGY.jpg
Prince Whiskers Posted January 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM Posted January 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM There seems to be a lot of negativity among English Canadians over this news. Quote http://cdn.webecoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/modern-pet-solo-blown-glass.jpg
destin139 Posted January 1, 2009 at 03:02 PM Posted January 1, 2009 at 03:02 PM congrats Celine - she so totally deserves it Quote http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww171/destin139/Celine2.jpg
dj4celine Posted January 1, 2009 at 04:13 PM Posted January 1, 2009 at 04:13 PM Congrats, Celine! There seems to be a lot of negativity among English Canadians over this news. Many bloggers are against it already Quote
celineyouaremygirl Posted January 1, 2009 at 04:34 PM Posted January 1, 2009 at 04:34 PM way to go celine ! well the bloggers can go fly a kite ! Quote come take part in the world book for celine and her crew ! christinaOctober 18th 2008 tacoma washington !IM IN WITHDRAWL'Shttp://www.freewebs.com/celinetime/Graphics/Signatures/dan-sig.jpg
fyoung98 Posted January 2, 2009 at 08:50 AM Posted January 2, 2009 at 08:50 AM Congratulations Celine! I'll pray for those who seem to have allowed their "dislike" for her blind them to the truth. She has contributed greatly to not only the world of music, but philanthropically as well. Why do they wish to deny her this great honor? So sad. Quote "Anything is possible" http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6841218478_1c7ac7bb2b.jpgDear Celine http://www.flickr.com/people/76163952@N05/ https://www.createspace.com/3456901
celinedream Posted January 2, 2009 at 10:48 PM Posted January 2, 2009 at 10:48 PM i'm a bit confused...didn't Celine receive the Order of Canada already back in the 90's?? Quote An angel was looking through,It was you,Yeah you...it'sYou are the REASON.
Thomas Posted January 2, 2009 at 11:01 PM Posted January 2, 2009 at 11:01 PM i'm a bit confused...didn't Celine receive the Order of Canada already back in the 90's??The order is made up of 3 seperate tiers: Highest: CompanionMiddle: OfficerLowest: Member Celine was made an Officer in 1997 which is the second best honour in the Order of Canada. She has now been given the highest honour which is the Companion, so this is a really special award. Quote
celinedream Posted January 2, 2009 at 11:15 PM Posted January 2, 2009 at 11:15 PM All right!! the highest honor then. she deserves nothing less. Thank you Thomas for the info this is exciting...i'm sure her mom will be very proud Quote An angel was looking through,It was you,Yeah you...it'sYou are the REASON.
Nmj Posted January 3, 2009 at 04:55 AM Posted January 3, 2009 at 04:55 AM That's Great..>Congrats Celine! Quote
celine-addict Posted January 3, 2009 at 04:58 AM Posted January 3, 2009 at 04:58 AM Congrats Celine! Quote "TAKING CHANCES" World Tour[*] 1/30/2009 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (BankAtlantic Center)
Bellamy Posted January 7, 2009 at 03:23 PM Posted January 7, 2009 at 03:23 PM Celine Appointed Companion of the Order of CanadaJanuary 7 , 2009 Celine will be receiving the prestigious title of 'Companion of the Order of Canada' during a special ceremony to be held later this year. In 1998, Celine was named 'Officer of the Order of Canada' for her contributions to the world of contemporary music and this year she will be appointed to the higher grade of companion for having won over audiences worldwide with her extraordinary talent as a pop singer, and for her commitment to numerous national and international humanitarian causes. Congratulations Celine!celinedion.com Quote Please support the forum by ordering everything through our special Amazon.com link Click here. Thank you!
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