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

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.

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.”

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

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

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