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Historical Figures

Ed Mirvish

August 8, 2012 By Submit to Canadiana Connection

In 2007 the world lost a true humanitarian, philanthropist, and theatre mogul. “Honest Ed” Mirvish was best known on at least two fronts: first, for the iconic store Honest Ed’s. And second, for attracting world class acts, performers, and audiences to the Toronto live theatre scene. Ed was bigger …

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Sir Alexander Mackenzie

February 6, 2012 By Submit to Canadiana Connection

Sir Alexander Mackenzie — knighted in 1802 by King George III (as Knight Bachelor) for achievements in exploration — was born in 1762 in Stornoway. Stornoway is on the isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. One of his greatest, grandest explorations and claims to fame was that his east to …

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Canuck Quotes: Jean Chrétien

December 7, 2010 By Pat Williams

Jean Chrétien Canadian Prime Minister

"A prime minister has a unique duty to preserve the integrity of the office. It is not about power. It is about responsibility." Jean Chrétien Prime Minister of Canada 2002 "The art of politics is learning to walk with your back to the wall, your elbows high, and a smile on your face. It's …

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