Opened in 1833, Elmbank Cemetery was the final resting place for many of the earliest Catholic settlers in rural Malton, northeast of Toronto. After the cemetery closed in 1939, the site became completely enclosed within Lester B. Pearson International Airport. … Continued
A dark and deeply painful story emerged in November 2025: Halton Regional Police announced they have arrested two people in connection with more than 300 thefts from mausoleums and cemetery niches across the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara region. What … Continued
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.
For a very young nation, we have accomplished so much. We have produced some of the world’s greatest cultural success stories in music, film, sports, as well as visual, literary, and performing arts, science and innovation. We have a lot … Continued
The Military Cross can be awarded to commissioned officers of the substantive rank of Captain or below or Warrant Officers for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. In 1920, the terms were altered to clearly state the award was for … Continued
The Victoria Cross is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy. The Victoria ross was created by Queen Victoria in 1856, … Continued
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