Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 2005
• Invested on: September 09, 2005

One of our most gifted storytellers, Roy MacGregor is renowned for evoking the subtle nuances of our Canadian identity in his columns and books. For more than 30 years, he has covered everything from news to politics to sports for newspapers such as the Toronto Star, the Ottawa Citizen and the Globe and Mail. His insightful columns have taught us about our country, as he guides us through Canada's out-of-the-way places, rural areas, small towns and Aboriginal communities. Readers of all ages have also been captivated by his passionate love for hockey and for our geography, the inspiration behind many of his books, such as A Life in the Bush and the Screech Owl mystery series for children.