About Pierre Berton
Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton was a Canadian historian, writer, journalist and broadcaster. Berton wrote 50 best-selling books, mainly about Canadiana, Canadian history and popular culture. He also wrote critiques of mainstream religion, anthologies, children's books and historical works for youth. He was a reporter and war correspondent, an editor at Maclean's Magazine and The Toronto Star and, for 39 years, a panelist on Front Page Challenge. He was a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, and won many honours and awards.
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Awards & Honors
Governor General's Awards
Order of Ontario
Canada's Walk of Fame
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction
Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour
Companion of the Order of Canada
Responsibility in Journalism Award
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honorary doctorate from McMaster University
honorary doctorate from Dalhousie University
honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo
honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia
honorary doctorate from the University of Windsor
