5 people invested into the Order of New Brunswick

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New Brunswick's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday, July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Five men and women will be invested into the province of New Brunswick's highest honour later this year.
The latest inductees to the Order of New Brunswick are:
William Lloyd Hoyt of Fredericton for his achievements and contributions to law, justice, world peace and community development.
Richard (Rick) Hutchins of Grand Lake for his accomplishments and service to his community. He works in community development, music, education and sustainability.
Dr. Rodney Ouellette of Dieppe for his contributions to the field of cancer research, patient care and the province's scientific community.
Danielle Pelletier of Fredericton for her work with preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Cherrill Edwina Shea of Saint John for her career and support of education and human rights.
Their full biographies can be found online.
The recipients will be formally invested at a ceremony in Fredericton on Nov. 5.
'I'm extremely proud to announce the recipients of the Order of New Brunswick, the province's highest honour,' said Premier Susan Holt in a provincial news release.
'Each of these New Brunswickers has dedicated their life to making a difference in their communities and, in their own unique way, has made our province what it is today.'
More than 200 people have been invested with the Order of New Brunswick since 2001. It was established to honour people who have demonstrated excellence and distinguished themselves through achievements in their field.
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