Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: Recipients of the Order of British Columbia

The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the lives of others.

Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper The Westcoast Reader and helped adults acquire literacy and language skil...