Hamilton Surgeon, Niagara Region Heritage Volunteer and Presenter appointed to the Order of Canada

The Governor General makes appointments on the recommendation of the Advisory Council of the Order of Canada.

The three locally appointed were among 135 people announced Wednesday by Governor General Mary Simon.

Former Senator Murray Sinclair and novelist Yann Martel were also named Companions, the highest of the three honor levels, followed by officers and members.

The usual ceremony did not take place on Wednesday and is expected to take place at a later date at Rideau Hall.

Dr Mehran Anvari from Hamilton

Dr. Mehran Anvari, a staff surgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is one of 38 other new officers this year.

“Anvari is one of the pioneers in the field of robotic surgery and has started a robotics program at McMaster University since 1996,” the university press release read. website.

“Anvari is renowned for its work in the field of telerobotic surgery, becoming the first person in the world to perform a series of remote surgeries on patients in a remote northern community in Canada. “

In addition to founding and leading numerous organizations, Anvari has taught laparoscopic bariatric procedures for over 10 years in Canada and abroad.

The university’s website says it has won numerous awards, including the McMaster Innovator of the Year in 2009, the ORION Leadership Award in 2010 and the Order of Ontario.

He also won the Ottawa Gold Medal of Distinction and the Diamond Award for Technological Innovation for his work with telerobotics.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Duff Roman

Duff Roman is best known for his time on CHUM-FM and his leadership roles in the Canadian music industry. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

Roman grew up in Saskatchewan before moving to Toronto. His on-air aliases included David Mostoway and Digger Dave before staying with Duff Roman.

He also started Roman Records after opening Brave New World, a live music club in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood.

WATCH: Duff Roman receives Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

Duff Roman receives the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award | 2019 Juno Gala Dinner and Awards

Duff Roman receives the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the 2019 Juno Gala Dinner and Awards. 12:01

Roman won the 2019 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his continued contributions to the music industry.

In one Press release Announcing the award, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences previously called Roman a “pioneer and pioneer” in the Canadian music industry, with his contributions spanning over 60 years.

“From his beginnings as a radio announcer, his stint with Roman Records and his long career at CHUM-FM to his leadership roles in the industry and his co-founder of FACTOR, Roman has been a key figure in the development of countless Canadian artists. read the press release.

He now resides in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Pamela Minns from Thorold

Pamela Minns, 92, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. She was the secretary of Heritage Thorold for 30 years.

She was born in Bermuda before growing up in Thorold.

She worked at Domtar Specialty Fine Papers for almost 30 years, she says, before retiring and joining the heritage committee on the recommendation of a friend.

“I saw the wisdom of saving our past,” Minns told CBC Hamilton.

She said Thorold was once an industrial town, but the town then tried to transform itself into a tourist destination, marketing the Welland Canal, biking and heritage sites.

Thorold now has over 50 designated heritage sites, although it only has about 18,000 residents.

Minns has won numerous awards for her involvement, including a 2016 Women’s Day award from The Women In Niagara and the Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

A Press release Speaking of the award, Minn helped designate and preserve several buildings such as Thorold’s Old Post Office and Thorold’s historic LG Lorriman Old School. She also helped improve Front Street.

Minns said she was overwhelmed by the Order of Canada victory, comparing it to an Oscar.

“When you work for something you love you don’t do it to get an award, but it’s always nice when people understand what you’ve done,” she said.

“If you have something that you really believe in that you can represent, please go ahead.”