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B.C.BԪַs Ryan Reynolds BԪַa bit more officeryBԪַ after getting added to Order of Canada

Actor and philanthropist BԪַdeeply honouredBԪַ to be part of a group recently saluted by his country
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Wrexham co-owner, actor Ryan Reynolds, arrives to watch the team play an international friendly soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, in Vancouver, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

BԪַDeadpoolBԪַ actor Ryan Reynolds thanked the country after he was named as an officer of the Order of Canada, saying the nation shaped and continues to inspire him.

In a short statement, the B.C. native and movie superstar told Canada he was BԪַyours forever BԪַ just a bit more officery nowBԪַ and BԪַdeeply honouredBԪַ to the core of his soul.

Reynolds was one of 88 people to be appointed to the Order of Canada this week alongside scientists, advocates and artists, all deemed to have made extraordinary contributions to the nation.

Gov.-Gen. Mary SimonBԪַs office praised him for his philanthropy, including with Water First Education, Covenant House Vancouver and the Sick Kids Foundation.

Other appointees include curler Kevin Martin, LGBTQ+ advocate Diane Pitre, author Maureen Jennings and executive Randy Lennox, who led companies including Universal Music Canada and Bell Media.

Last year Reynolds received his home provinceBԪַs top honour when he was named to the Order of British Columbia.





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