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6 Aug 2022

Gould related to Greig

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Glenn Gould is related to Norwegian composer and pianist Edvard Greig? His maternal grandfather was Grieg’s cousin.

6 Aug 2022

Interred outside of Canada

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Did you know that R.B. Bennet is the only former Canadian Prime Minister who is not interred in Canadian soil? He is interred in the UK.

6 Aug 2022

Marshall McLuhan and Annie Hall

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Marshall McLuhan had a cameo appearance in Woody Allen’s 1977 classic “Annie Hall” and talks briefly about his work to an arrogant movie-goer. McLuhan said to someone “You don’t understand my work at all.”

9 Apr 2022

Jonathan Crombie was son of Toronto Mayor David Crombie

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David Crombie was Mayor of Toronto from 1972 to 1978 and was a Member of Parliament from 1978 to 1988.

27 Dec 2020

Apps sports dynasty

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Syl Apps’ son, grand-daughter and grand-son were all notable hockey players and his grandson won a gold medal in Olympic rowing. His son Syl Apps, Jr. also played in the NHL. His granddaughter Gillian Apps won the Gold medal in … Continued

27 Dec 2020

Douglas – Sutherland Connection

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Actor Kiefer Sutherland is Tommy Douglas’ grandson; his mother is actress Shirley Douglas.

September Births and Deaths

Barron, Colin Fraser, VC – Colin Fraser Barron VC (20 September 1893 – 15 August 1958) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the… Continue Reading

Bay, Frances – Date of Birth 1919-01-23 Place of birth: Mannville, Alberta Date of Death 2011-09-15 Place of death: Tarzana, California, U.S. Cause… Continue Reading

Burr, Raymond – Although Raymond Burr appeared in more than 60 movies, he is known primarily for his role in Perry Mason and… Continue Reading

Colebourn, Harry – Date of Birth 1887-04-12 Birmingham, Warwickshire, England Date of Death 1947-09-24 Winnipeg, Manitoba Harry Colebourn was a Canadian veterinarian who… Continue Reading

Danby, Ken – Date of Birth 1940-03-06 Place of birth: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Date of Death 2007-09-23 Place of death: North Tea… Continue Reading

Frum, Barbara – Date of Birth 1937-09-08 Place of birth: Niagara Falls, New York Date of Death 1992-03-26 Cause of death: leukemia Also… Continue Reading

Greene, Lorne – Date of Birth 1915-02-12 Place of birth: Ottawa, Ontario Date of Death 1987-09-11 Continue Reading

McClung, Nellie – Date of Birth1873-10-20 Date of Death1951-09-01 Nellie McClung was a Canadian feminist, politician, and social activist. She was a part… Continue Reading

Scott, Jemima Broach (nee Campbell) – Jemima Broach Campbell Scott. June 7 1911-Sept. 25 1985. Interred Springcreek Cemetery Continue Reading