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Weather forecast from Friday, December 28, 2018 to Sunday, December 30, 2018

Today – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of drizzle this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 12. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries late this evening and overnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.

Saturday, December 29 – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early in the morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light in the afternoon. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low.

Saturday night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 5.

Sunday, December 30 – Sunny. High minus 1.

Sunday night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 2.

Governor General announces 103 new appointments to the Order of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, announced 103 new appointments to the Order of Canada.

The new member list includes 2 Companions (C.C.), 15 Officers (O.C.) and 86 Members (C.M.), including 2 Honorary Members.

Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.

About the Order of Canada

Created in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Presented by the governor general, the Order honours people whose service shapes our society; whose innovations ignite our imaginations; and whose compassion unites our communities.

Close to 7 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order of Canada. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and have taken to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”). The striking six-point white enamel insignia they wear symbolizes our northern heritage and our diversity, because no two snowflakes are alike.

Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. For more information about the Order of Canada or to nominate someone, visit www.gg.ca/en/honours.

For the full list of recipients, click here.

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