Revised- Former Yukon premier Tony Penikett was just as surprised as anyone when he was told he was joining the Order of Canada.
Penikett, who now lives in Vancouver, received a most unexpected phone call just before Christmas telling him he had been nominated for a place in the Order, which represents one of the highest honours in Canada.
Even more startlingly, he was also told he was being appointed.
“I was totally surprised,” he said in an interview with the Star last Wednesday afternoon.
“Then I was very curious to know who nominated me, but they don’t tell you that.”