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She wrote two books: Gerhard (1975) and Hurricane Hazel (1979).

She was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien on June 20, 2000. She retired less than six months later on her 75th birthday. The Right Honourable Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien, PC (born January 11, 1934) was the twentieth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from November 4, 1993, to December 12, 2003. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Honours

• In 1982 she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
• In 1983, she was elected to the Canadian News Hall of Fame.
• In 1992, she was elected to the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

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References

• "Kennedy, Betty (1926- )". Canadian Communications Foundation. URL accessed on February 13, 2005.
• "APPOINTMENTS TO THE SENATE". Privy Council Office. URL accessed on February 13, 2005.