Kamloops born professor named to the Order of B.C.

VICTORIA — Kamloops native Dr. Nadine Rena Caron is one of 14 people to be appointed to the Order of British Columbia.

Dr. Caron is living and working in Prince George and is the lone individual from Northern B.C. to receive the honour this year. She is a General and Endocrine Surgeon at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia as well as a professor at the University of Northern B.C. She is Canada’s first female First Nations general surgeon. Dr. Caron has lived in Prince George since 2005.

“On behalf of the people of British Columbia, I want to thank this year’s recipients of the Order of B.C. for their remarkable contributions,” said Premier John Horgan. “Your hard work, dedication and leadership are examples for us all. You have helped create a better British Columbia and for that we are grateful.”