MacKenzie, Alexander
Alexander Mackenzie was the 2nd Prime Minister of Canada (November 7, 1873 – October 9, 1878).
Hewitt, Foster
Foster Hewitt was a radio broadcaster most famous for his play-by-play calls for Hockey Night in Canada. He coined the phrase “He shoot! He scores!”
Montgomery, Lucy Maud
Author of the Anne of Green Gables series. During her lifetime, she published 20 novels, over 500 short stories, an autobiography and a book of poetry.
Fowler, Florence May, A/Sgt.
Sgt. Florence Fowler, CWAC.
Born: November 20, 1916, North Bay, Ontario. Died: March 28, 1943, Baie-d’Urfé, Quebec. Interred Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga
Thompson, John Sparrow David
Date of Birth:1845-11-10 Halifax, Nova Scotia Date of Death 1894-12-12 Windsor Castle, England Cause of death: heart attack Sir John Thompson was the fourth Prime Minister of Canada. He was only Prime Minister for 2 years when he suddenly died … Continued
Barker, William George, VC
Date of Birth 1894-11-03 Place of birth: Dauphin, Manitoba Date of Death 1930-03-12 Place of death: Rockcliffe Aerodrome, Ottawa, Ontario Cause of death: flying accident Also known as Billy Barker William George Barker VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Two … Continued
Banting, Frederick
Date of Birth 1891-11-14 Place of birth: Alliston, Ontario Date of Death 1941-02-21 Place of death: near Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland Cause of death: Airplane crash Also known as Sir Frederick Grant Banting Frederick Banting was the discoverer of insulin and … Continued
Albani, Emma
Date of Birth 1847-11-01 Place of birth: Chambly, Quebec Date of Death 1930-04-03 Place of death: London, England. Brompton Cemetery, London UK Also known as Marie-Louise-Emma-Cécile Lajeunesse Dame Emma Albani was a leading soprano of the 19th century and early … Continued