List of people from Thunder Bay, Ontario

The following people were born in, residents of, or are otherwise closely connected to the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario

Activists

*Clifford Chadderton, (1919—), World War II veteran and advocate for veterans. Chief executive officer of The War Amps. [ [http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=feature/holland00/holbios/chadderton Biography of H. Clifford Chadderton] . Veterans affairs Canada. Retrieved on 26 August 2007.]

*Rod Michano, (born Toussaint Roderick Michano), (1964—), noted First Nations public speaker and educator, HIV/AIDS and LGBT activist. [ [http://www.redskyhealing.com/ Rod Michano's Official website] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

Arts

Film and Television

*Aurora Browne, actress and comedian, co-star in the CTV/Comedy Network production "Comedy Inc".Fact|date=August 2007

*Richard Bocking, (1931—), film producer and director. [Poapst, Francy. [http://www.trentmagazine.ca/vol33no1/ashley.html The Ashley Fellow: Richard Bocking.] "Trentmagazine.ca Volume 33 Number 1". Retrieved on 26 August 2007.]

*Nanci Chambers, (1963—), actress, best known for her role as Lieutenant Loren Singer on the CBS television series "JAG". [imdb name|id=0150412|name=Nanci Chambers. Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Kevin Durand, (1974—), actor, best known for his role as Joshua on the Fox television series "Dark Angel". [imdb name|id=0243806|name=Kevin Durand. Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Michelle Latimer, actress, best known for her role as Trish Simpkin in the Showcase soap opera "Paradise Falls". [imdb name|id=1005753|name=Michelle Latimer. Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Dorothea Mitchell, (1877–1976), female lumberjack and co-founder of the Port Arthur Amateur Film Society. [ [http://www.ladylumberjack.ca/ Lady Lumberjack and the Fatal Flower Project] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007] First single woman in Ontario to be granted homestead rights. [ [http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/owd/english/students/mitchell.htm Dorothea Mitchell] at the Ontario Women's Directorate. Retrieved on 26 August 2007]

*Lorne Saxberg, (1958–2006), broadcast journalist, news anchor on CBC Newsworld and NHK. [ [http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/05/07/saxberg-obit.html Accident kills CBC broadcaster Lorne Saxberg] . "CBC News" (7 May 2006). Retrieved on 20 April 2007]

Musicians

*Dave Azzolini, songwriter for Toronto-based pop-rock band "The Golden Dogs". [http://www.thegoldendogs.com/biography.php Biography] "The Golden Dogs Official Website". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Rodney Brown, folk singer and songwriter. [ [http://www.rodneybrown.ca/ RodneyBrown.ca] . Retrieved on 3 July 2007.]

*Bobby Curtola, (1944—), early rock and roll singer and one-time teen idol. [ [http://www.curtola.com/ Curtola's Official Website] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Don Grashey, (1925–2005), songwriter and record producer. [ [http://www.countrymusicnews.ca/news.ihtml?step=2&article_id=954 Don Grashey Obituary] at "Country Music News". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Jessica Grassia, keyboardist, vocalist, and percussionist for Toronto-based pop-rock band "The Golden Dogs".see: Dave Azzolini]

*Hugh LeCaine, (1914–1977), physicist, composer, inventor. Built the Electronic Sackbut, recognised to be one of the first synthesizers. [ [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0002014 Le Caine, Hugh] . "Encyclopedia of Music in Canada". Historica Foundation of Canada. Retrieved on 20 April, 2007.]

*Paul Shaffer, (1949—), musician, actor, and comedian, best known as the bandleader on the "Late Show with David Letterman". [ [http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/show_info/bios/cast06.php Paul Shaffer Bio at CBS - Late Show] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Royal-Treatment, rapper.Fact|date=August 2007

Artists

*Mary Riter Hamilton, (1873–1954), painter. [ [http://www.collectionscanada.ca/traces-of-war/index-e.html Traces of War] , Chronology on Mary Riter Hamilton. "Collections Canada". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Norval Morrisseau, also known as Copper Thunderbird. (1932–2007), accomplished Ojibway artist. [ [http://www.kinsmanrobinson.com/dynamic/artist_bio.asp?ArtistID=11 Biography of Norval Morrisseau] , "Kinsman Robinson Galleries". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Terry Watkinson, (1940—), artist, painter, illustrator, and musician. [ [http://www.bmc.med.utoronto.ca/bmc/faculty/watkinson.html Profile of Terry Watkinson] . "University of Toronto - Biomedical Communications". Retrieved on 21 April 2007]

*Greg Zelinski, (1949—), watercolor artist and instructor. [ [http://www.cahep.ca/articles/39 CAHEP Visual Arts] , "Eagle Feather Art". Retrieved on 30 August 2007.]

Journalists and Writers

*Maurice Russell Brown, (1912—), mining journalist. [ [http://www.halloffame.mining.ca/halloffame/english/bios/brown-m.html Canadian Mining Hall of Fame Citation] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Shane Peacock, (1957—), writer, notable for Dylan Maples series of books for young adults. [ [http://www.shanepeacock.ca/bio.html Biography] at shanepeacock.ca. Retrieved on 3 September 2007.]

*Robin Philpot, (1948—), journalist, Quebec nationalist. [ [http://www.robinphilpot.org/spip.php?rubrique2 Profile on Official Website] . fr Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*John Potestio, (1939—), born in Grimaldi, Italy. Teacher and writer. [The Italians of Thunder Bay, John Potestio, pp. 254–256 Chair of Italian Studies, Lakehead University publisher, Altona, Manitoba, CANADA, 2005.]

*Anthony Santelli (1974—), Italian-Canadian magazine editor, journalist, and teacher.Fact|date=February 2008

*Diane Schoemperlen, (1954—), poet, novelist and short story writer.Fact|date=August 2007

Business

*Derek Burney, (1939—), civil servant, businessman and former diplomat. [Burney, Derek. "Getting It Done: A Memoir." Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-7735-2926-8.]

Law

*Bora Laskin, (1912–1984), jurist, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. [ [http://www.scc-csc.gc.ca/AboutCourt/judges/laskin/index_e.asp Official Biography] , Supreme Court of Canada website. Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Arthur Mauro, (1927—), lawyer, businessman.Fact|date=August 2007

*Alfred Petrone, (1926—), lawyer. ["The Italians of Thunder Bay", John Potestio, pp. 254–256 Chair of Italian Studies, Lakehead University publisher, Altona, Manitoba, CANADA, 2005.]

Military

*Elizabeth Lawrie Smellie, (1884–1968), nurse, first woman to be promoted to the rank of colonel in the Canadian army. [MacLean, Mary R. Colonel Elizabeth Smellie CBE, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, Papers and Records, III (1975), pp. 16-18]

Politics

*Bob Andras (1921–1982), former mayor, Liberal Member of Parliament for Port Arthur and Thunder Bay—Nipigon.Fact|date=February 2008

*Iain Angus, (1947—), Canadian politician, Thunder Bay City Councillor. [ [http://www.thunderbay.ca/index.cfm?fuse=html&pg=2416 Profile of Iain Angus] . "Thunderbay.ca" City Councillors page. Retrieved on 4 June 2007]

*Hubert Badanai, (1895–1986), born in Azzano Decimo, Italy. Automobile dealer and politician. [ [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=56513e2e-8222-44a0-8772-6178d9bce0c6&Language=E&Section=FederalExperience Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Hubert Badanai. Retrieved on 28 August 2007.]

*Ken Boshcoff, (1949—), former mayor, Liberal Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River. [ [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=5b4a358f-4148-4864-b5de-050cf84c9f52&Language=E&Section=FederalExperience Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Ken Boshcoff. Retrieved on 28 August 2007.]

*Joe Comuzzi, (1933—), Conservative Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North. [ [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=abbb9860-8c37-4efe-8993-6d7f8176ed60&Language=E&Section=FederalExperience Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Joe Comuzzi. Retrieved on 28 August 2007.]

*James Conmee, (1848–1913), born in Sydenham Township, Canada West. Businessman, politician. [ [http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=41413 Biography] , "Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Jim Foulds, (1937—), former New Democratic Party MPP for Port Arthur.Fact|date=December 2007

*Donald James Cowan, (1883–1964), born in Drumbo, Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario. Mayor of Port Arthur, 1916–1917. Crown attorney for Thunder Bay District, Ontario.Fact|date=August 2007

*Charles Winnans Cox, (1882–1958), born in Westminster Township, Middlesex County, Ontario. Longest serving mayor of Port Arthur, 1934–1948 and 1952.Fact|date=August 2007

*Simon James Dawson, (1820–1902), born in Redhaven, Banffshire, Scotland. Surveyor, civil engineer, politician. [ [http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=40790 Biography] , "Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Dr. Stan Dromisky, (1931—), retired MP. [ [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?Language=E&query=86&s=M Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Stan Dromisky. Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*A. Ernie Epp, (1941—), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Historian, former politician. [ [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=1176bb3a-986d-4783-8dc0-a10cf6e1463c&Language=E&Section=FederalExperience Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file A. Ernie Epp. Retrieved on 28 August 2007.]

*Doug Fisher, (1919—), retired political columnist and former politician. [ [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?lang=E&query=3167&s=M Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Douglas Fisher. Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Clarence Decatur Howe, (1886–1960), born in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Canadian politician, "Minister of Everything". [ [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?lang=E&query=2936&s=M Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for C. D. Howe. Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Saul Laskin, (1918–2008), first mayor of Thunder Bay and only Jewish mayor elected at the Lakehead. Brother to Bora Laskin.Fact|date=September 2007

*Robert James Manion, (1881–1943), born in Pembroke, Ontario. Canadian politician, leader of the Conservative Party 1938–1940. [ [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?lang=E&query=2663&s=M Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Robert James Manion. Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Jack Masters (1931—), former mayor of Thunder Bay and MP for Thunder Bay—Nipigon. [ [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?lang=E&query=1354&s=M Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Jack Masters. Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Lyn McLeod, (1942—), Ontario politician, former leader of the Ontario Liberal Party.Fact|date=August 2007

*Paul McRae, (1924–1992), born in Toronto. Liberal MP for Fort William. [ [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=5d169cac-f116-46fd-9ff6-73cffa8348d5&Language=E Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Paul McRae. Retrieved on 8 December 2007.]

*Bev Oda, (1944—), Conservative Member of Parliament for Durham, Ontario. Japanese Canadian. [ [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=39a65c4b-9038-463b-a6ba-a22d94707191&Language=E Federal Experience] . "Parlinfo" Parliamentarian file for Bev Oda. Retrieved on 28 August 2007.]

*George Wardrope, (1896–?), Progressive Conservative MPP for Port Arthur. [ [http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/members_all_detail.do?locale=en&ID=1947 Parliamentary History] . Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved on 8 December 2007.]

Scientists

*Sanford Jackson, (1909–2000), prominent biochemist, inventor the bilirubinometer. [ [http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin1/001030j.asp University of Toronto Obituary] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007]

*Elizabeth Muriel Gregory "Elsie" MacGill, (1905–1980), aeronautical engineer, the "Queen of the Hurricanes". [ [http://www.cahf.ca/Members%20and%20Belt%20of%20Orion/members/M_members.htm#Elizabeth%20Muriel%20Gregory%20MacGill Profile of MacGill] from Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*David Pall, (1914–2004), chemist, inventor of the "Pall filter" used in blood transfusions.Fact|date=August 2007

Educators

*Mauri Kaipainen, (1957—), musicologist, professor of new media at Tallinn University. [ [http://used.m-cult.org/mauri_kaipainen.html Biography] , "Urban Spaces and Experience Design" website. Retrieved on 28 August 2007.]

*Penny Petrone, (1925–2005), writer, educator, patron of the arts, and philanthropist. [ [http://www.arts.on.ca/Page404.aspx Ontario Arts Council Remembers Board Member Penny Petrone] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Roy Piovesana, (1942—), teacher and historian. ["The Italians of Thunder Bay", John Potestio, pp. 265–267 Chair of Italian Studies, Lakehead University publisher, Altona, Manitoba, CANADA, 2005.]

*Gary Polonsky, (1942—), educator, Founding President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.Fact|date=August 2007

Sports

Baseball

*Chris Toneguzzi, (1983—), Middle relief pitcher. Currently a minor league player with the West Virginia Power. [ [http://www.wvpower.com/power/meetthepower/christoneguzzi.aspx Player Profile] , "West Virginia Power" website. Retrieved on 1 September 2007.]

*Jeff Heath, (1915–1975), left fielder for the Cleveland Indians, St Louis Browns, and Boston Braves. [Career statistics and player information from [http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/heathje01.shtml Baseball-Reference] . Retrieved on 18 January 2007.]

Curling

*Lorraine Lang, (1956—), curler, currently plays lead for Krista McCarville.Fact|date=August 2007

*Krista McCarville, (1982—), curler.Fact|date=August 2007

Hockey

*Jack Adams, (1895–1968), hockey player, notably the coach and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. [ [http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p195901&type=Player&page=bio&list=#photo Hockey Hall of Fame - Jack Adams] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Jeremy Adduono, (1978—), left winger, Iserlohn Roosters (DEL) [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=00024158 Jeremy Adduono] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Alex Auld, (1981—), goaltender, Ottawa Senators (NHL). [ [http://www.floridapanthers.com/Panthers/Roster/index.cfm?id=80 Florida Panthers Player's Bio] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Pete Backor, (1919–1988), defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), 1944–1945. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=13144 Pete Backor] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Peter Bakovic, (1965—), retired left winger in the late 1980s for the Vancouver Canucks (NHL). [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=180 Peter Bakovic] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Steve Black, (1927—2008), retired hockey player. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=11461 Steve Black] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Bob Bodak (1961—), retired ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers (NHL), 1987–1990. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=439 Bob Bodak] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Gus Bodnar, (1923–2005), centre for Toronto Maple Leafs and other NHL teams, winner of the Calder Trophy [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=443 Gus Bodnar] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Danny Bois, (1983—), winger for the Ottawa Senators (NHL).Fact|date=August 2007

*David Bruce (1964—), retired ice hockey player for various teams in the NHL. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=624 David Bruce] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Mike Busniuk (1951—), retired ice hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=697 Mike Busniuk] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Taylor Chorney, (1987—), defenceman for North Dakota Fighting Sioux (WCHA), prospect of the Edmonton Oilers. [ [http://www.fightingsioux.com/sports/mhockey/bio.asp?PLAYER_ID=3645 Bio at North Dakota Fighting Sioux official site] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Tom Cook, (1907–?), retired forward for Montreal Maroons and Chicago Blackhawks. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1087 Tom Cook] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Alex Delvecchio, (1931—), former centre and left winger for Detroit Red Wings and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.Fact|date=August 2007

*Lee Fogolin, (1955—), retired NHL defenceman. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1726 Lee Fogolin] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 3 September 2007.]

*Lee Fogolin Sr., (1926—), retired hockey player for Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks. [ [http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=12614 Hockey Hall of Fame Biography] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Bruce Gamble, (1938–1982), former professional ice hockey goaltender, notable for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [ [http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=18520 Bruce Gamble at Legends of Hockey] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Dave Gatherum, (1932—), former professional ice hockey goaltender, briefly with the Detroit Red Wings. [ [http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=18525 Hockey Hall of Fame Biography] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Pete Goegan, (1934—), retired NHL player. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1945 Pete Goegan] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 3 September 2007.]

*Bill "Goldie" Goldthorpe, (1953—), retired career minor leaguer, the insipiration for the character Ogie Ogilthorpe in the film Slap Shot. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=6831 Hockey Data Base] . Retrieved on 2 October 2007.]

*Smokey Harris, (1890–?), ice hockey forward, started his career with the Vancouver Millionaires. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=30067 Smokey Harris] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Jeff Heerema, (1980—), professional ice hockey winger for the Binghamton Senators (AHL) [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=31809 Jeff Heerema] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Bill Houlder, (1967—), retired professional ice hockey defenceman. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=00002371 Bill Houlder] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Tony Hrkac, (1966—), retired professional ice hockey centre. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=2389 Tony Hrkac] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Jason Jaspers, (1981—), professional ice hockey centre for Adler Mannheim (DEL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Trevor Johansen (1957—), retired ice hockey player for various leagues in the NHL. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=2546 Trevor Johansen] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Greg Johnson, (1971—), retired NHL centre, notably the Detroit Red Wings.Fact|date=August 2007

*Ryan Johnson, (1976—), hockey player, St. Louis Blues (NHL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Colt King, (1983—), winger for the Port Huron Flags (UHL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Scott King, (1967—), goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings (NHL). [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=754 Scott King] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 8 December 2007.]

*Edgar Laprade, (1919—), retired defenceman. (Born in Mine Centre, Ontario.)Fact|date=August 2007

*David Latta, (1976—), left winger for Quebec Nordiques (NHL). [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=2997 David Latta] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 8 December 2007.]

*Trevor Letowski, (1977—), right winger for the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Danny Lewicki, (1931—), retired ice hockey forward.Fact|date=August 2007

*Pentti Lund, (1925—), retired hockey player, began his career with the Port Arthur Bruins. (Born in Karijoki, Finland)Fact|date=August 2007

*Norm Maciver, (1964—), retired hockey player, scored the final goal in Winnipeg Jets history.Fact|date=August 2007

*Calum MacKay, (1927–2001), former hockey player, notably of the Montreal Canadiens.Fact|date=August 2007

*Jimmy McLeod (1937—), retired ice hockey player for the NHL and WHA. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=3612 Jimmy McLeod] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Steve Passmore, (1973—), professional ice hockey goaltender for HCJ Milano Vipers, Italian Serie A.Fact|date=August 2007

*Walt Poddubny, (1960—), former professional ice hockey left winger.Fact|date=August 2007

*Sean Pronger, (1972—), ice hockey player. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=11379 Sean Pronger] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 21 April 2007.]

*Nelson Pyatt, (1953—), retired hockey player. [ [http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=14061 Profile at legends of hockey.net] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Taylor Pyatt, (1981—), left winger for the Vancouver Canucks (NHL). Fact|date=August 2007

*Tom Pyatt, (1987—), centre for the Saginaw Spirit (OHL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Steve Rucchin, (1971—), centre for Atlanta Thrashers (NHL). [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=00014931 Steve Rucchin] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Charlie Sands, (1911–?), professional hockey right winger.Fact|date=August 2007

*Patrick Sharp, (1981—), ice hockey centre for the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL). [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=54873 Patrick Sharp] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Eric Staal, (1984—), Centre, Carolina Hurricanes (NHL). [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=55283 Eric Staal] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

*Jordan Staal, (1988—), centre, Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Marc Staal, (1987—), defenceman for the New York Rangers (NHL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Ralph Stewart, (1948—), retired NHL defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=5198 Ralph Stewart] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 30 April 2008.]

*Mike Tomlak, (1965—), retired ice hockey centre. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=5424 Mike Tomlak] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 3 September 2007.]

*Vic Venasky (1951—), retired ice hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings (NHL). [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=5561 Vic Venasky] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Gary Veneruzzo, (1943—), retired NHL player. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=5562 Gary Veneruzzo] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 3 September 2007.]

*Jimmy Ward, (1906–?), former NHL right winger. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=5638 Jimmy Ward] at [http://www.hockeydb.com/ The Internet Hockey Database] . Retrieved on 3 September 2007.]

*Katie Weatherston, (1983—), women's hockey player and Olympic gold medallist.Fact|date=August 2007

Wrestlers

*Melissa Coates, (1971—), professional wrestler, fitness model, and bodybuilder currently working for Deep South Wrestling, LLC.Fact|date=August 2007

*Paul Diamond, (born Tom Boric), (1961—), retired professional wrestler, best known being one half of the tag-team “Badd Company”. [ [http://www.accelerator3359.com/Wrestling/bios/pdiamond.html Profile] at "Wrestling Rollercoaster". Retrieved on 1 September 2007]

*Vampiro (born Ian Richard Hodgkinson), (1967—), professional wrestler. [ [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/v/vampiro.html Profile] at "Online World of Wrestling". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

Other

*Gordy Ceresino (1957—), retired football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.Fact|date=February 2008

*Curt Harnett, (1965—), retired Olympic cyclist. [ [http://slam.canoe.ca/OlympicsCanadaHarnett/harnett.html Biography] from "Curt Harnett's Homepage". Retrieved on 1 September 2007.]

*Dave Irwin (1954—), two-time Olympic downhill skier. [ [http://www.daveirwinfoundation.org/ Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury] . Retrieved on 1 February 2008.]

*Dan Ladouceur, (1973—), lacrosse defenceman, Toronto Rock (NLL).Fact|date=August 2007

*Jay Miron, (1970—), professional BMX rider, has competed in every X-Games competition since 1995. [ [http://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Jay-Miron Printable Biography of Jay Miron] , "All-American Talent and Celebrity Network". Retrieved on 2 October 2007.]

*Trevor Stewardson, (1977—), Light heavyweight boxer. Represented Canada at the 2004 Olympics. [ [http://72.232.38.190/EN/athletes/query/details2.php?id=40774 Profile] at "Canadian Olympic Committee Website". Retrieved on 20 April 2007.]

Miscellaneous

*Viljo Rosvall and Janne Voutilainen, unionists and martyrs. They mysteriously disappeared on 18 November, 1929. [ [http://www.ontarioplaques.com/Plaques_STU/Plaque_ThunderBay28.html Ontario Plaques - Rosvall and Voutilainen] . Retrieved on 1 September 2007.]

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