Historical crime novelist Maureen Jennings, whose Detective Murdoch book series inspired the TV show Murdoch Mysteries, was named an officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, Quill & Quire reported. Jennings was recognized for works that "explore important aspects of Canadian history, especially women's roles during the Second World War."
Karen Levine, the author of Hana's Suitcase, was named a member of the Order of Canada for her book as well as her four-decade-long career at CBC Radio.
Military historian Mark Zuehlke was also named a member of the Order of Canada, along with writers John Donald Longhurst, Joseph A. Schwarz, and Diane Sims.