The Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (They desire a better country)

Clara Hughes fits this award to a T.
* 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist, 5000-metre, long track speed skating
* 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist, Team Pursuit, long track speed skating
* 2004 World Champion, 5000-metre, long track speed skating
* 2002 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 5000-metre, long track speed skating
* 1996 Olympic Double-Bronze Medalist, cycling road race and individual road time trial
* First Canadian, and second woman, to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games

And "The Wine Guy" got one. too. I raise my glass for him... hic.
http://www.680news.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20071228_120425_1588

Ham.Clan, actually I am not that passionate about it. Just thought it was a funny selection.
Have a great New Year in Brantford!

True....but they don't have a famous son, or play in one of the biggest sports league in the world outside their country.