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  "id": 11434936,
  "title": "Michael J. Fox, actor and advocate, to be promoted within Order of Canada",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/michael-j-fox-actor-and-advocate-to-be-promoted-within-order-of-canada",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:18:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12085235/michael-j-fox-order-of-canada/"
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  "summary": "Actor and Parkinson’s disease advocate Michael J. Fox is set to be promoted within the Order of Canada on Friday at a ceremony hosted by Governor General Louise Arbour. Fox, who is already a member of the Order, will be elevated to the rank of Companion, a distinction that reflects his \"powerful global advocacy and unflinching honesty about Parkinson’s.\" Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder, affects movement and can lead to tremors, stiffness, slowness, depression, and memory problems. Fox has raised $2.5 billion for research into the disease and has been candid about the challenges faced by those living with its symptoms. Among 51 individuals expected to be inducted or promoted at the ceremony, Fox is among the honorees for his significant contributions to raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Michael J. Fox to be promoted within Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/michael-j-fox-to-be-promoted-within-order-of-canada-at-rideau-hall-11406598",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:00:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Michael J. Fox to be promoted within Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/michael-j-fox-to-be-promoted-within-order-of-canada-at-rideau-hall",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:00:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Michael J. Fox, actor and advocate, to be promoted within Order of Canada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/michael-j-fox-actor-and-advocate-to-be-promoted-within-order-of-canada-11437227",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:18:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}