RandomCanadian 105 Posted December 6, 2015 I searched his name and couldn't find a reference to him specifically my apologies if already posted. Former BC Premier Bill Bennett passed away yesterday from complications of Alzheimers. He was quite controversial. I even wrote a song about one of the scandals for a staff holiday party. CTV Link: http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/former-b-c-premier-bill-bennett-dies-at-age-83-1.2687580 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guylevesque 18 Posted December 31, 2015 The former NDP premier of Manitoba, Howard Pawley, dead aged 81. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/former-manitoba-ndp-premier-howard-pawley-dead-at-81-1.3385188 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guylevesque 18 Posted January 5, 2016 Jean-Paul L'Allier, former Quebec City mayor, dead at 77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 300 Posted January 14, 2016 Canadian rocker, Kim Mitchell, is recovering after suffering a heart attack.shoulda went for a soda... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted January 14, 2016 William Needles, Canada's oldest working actor who graced the stages of Broadway, London and the Stratford Festival for almost 50 years, has died in Canada. He was 97. The actor and educator died Tuesday at a hospice in Alliston, Ontario, after suffering a heart attack, according to Ann Swerdfager, a Stratford representative. SC http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2016/01/13/us--obit-william-needles.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 224 Posted January 21, 2016 Patrick Brazeau, Canadian Senator embroiled in scandal, had to have some surgery Tuesday night and seems to be in pretty serious condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted February 17, 2016 Victor Goldbloom, Quebec's first environmental minister who went on to become Canada’s official languages commissioner, has died at the age of 92. His family said he died of a heart attack on Monday night. SC http://m.thestar.com/#/article/news/canada/2016/02/16/victor-goldbloom-former-quebec-politician-dies-at-92.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2016 Former Alberta premier Don Getty has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted February 27, 2016 Former Alberta premier Don Getty has died http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/getty-don-alberta-1.3465426 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted March 12, 2016 Rolland Fox, the father of Canadian icon, Terry Fox has ended his battle with lung cancer. The 80-year-old died on Tuesday afternoon. His family announced his cancer diagnosis in January. This is surely quite sad news for our Canuck brothers and sisters. For those unaware of the Terry Fox story, it's an ESPN 30-for-30 film, "Into the Wind". Well worth the watch, as are most of the 30 for 30 films imho.SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,543 Posted March 12, 2016 Rolland Fox, the father of Canadian icon, Terry Fox has ended his battle with lung cancer. The 80-year-old died on Tuesday afternoon. His family announced his cancer diagnosis in January. This is surely quite sad news for our Canuck brothers and sisters. For those unaware of the Terry Fox story, it's an ESPN 30-for-30 film, "Into the Wind". Well worth the watch, as are most of the 30 for 30 films imho. SC BT Sport showed that 30-for-30 about a month ago. Watching some of those without actual pop culture osmosis of the events can be a bit unexpectedly traumatic. There was one about basketball, full of youth players doing showboating and all that. Suddenly, one of them (Hank Gathers apparently) bloody went and died on the court during a live TV game! I'm now more surprised when the punchline at the end is "they're still alive and reasonably well". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomCanadian 105 Posted March 12, 2016 The Fox family are pretty much royalty in the Tri-Cities (where I live). I voted for Terry over Tommy Douglas as the greatest Canadian. I never knew Terry or the Fox family, but his legacy is every where. Both Betty and Roland did so much for cancer awareness, honouring their son at the same time. RIP Rolly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2016 Tory MP Jim Hillyer found dead in his Ottawa office. He was 41 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,217 Posted March 23, 2016 Tory MP Jim Hillyer found dead in his Ottawa office. He was 41 Ironically, he was pro-life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 29, 2016 Plane crash in Quebec... former minister, MP and political analyst Jean Lapierre reported to be on board Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guylevesque 18 Posted March 29, 2016 Plane crash in Quebec... former minister, MP and political analyst Jean Lapierre reported to be on board His death has been confirmed. The other victims are his wife, his two brothers, his sister and the two pilots. He was heading to the Magdalen Islands to prepare his father's funerals... His father passed away yesterday. Very sad concerning he was one of my favourite political analysts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted April 1, 2016 Scotiabank says Cedric Ritchie, who led the bank for more than 20 years, has died at age 88. Born in Upper Kent, N.B., in 1927, Ritchie was instrumental in expanding Scotiabank internationally. He was the bank's president from 1972 and its CEO and chairman from 1974 to 1995. SC PS: very exciting, an obit from the 'Guelph Mercury'. Could be a while 'ere that happens again. http://m.guelphmercury.com/news-story/6400823-former-scotiabank-ceo-cedric-ritchie-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted May 17, 2016 Actor Michael Roberds http://www.langleytimes.com/entertainment/379696811.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 300 Posted May 24, 2016 Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip has terminal brain cancer, which is a shame; he's a very talented singer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted May 30, 2016 The CBC is reporting that a former anchor of its nightly newscast died at 93 in Kingston, Ont., Saturday. Stanley Burke hosted The National News from 1966 to 1969, before the show was rebranded as The National. SC https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/05/29/stanley-burke-former-anchor-of-cbcs-the-national-dies-at-93.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted July 12, 2016 Calgary Stampeder Ron Allbright has died. He was 81. The team said Monday night that Allbright had died in Calgary on Saturday. Allbright, a Calgary native, played primarily as an offensive lineman during his 12-year career with the Stampeders from 1956 to 1967. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,543 Posted August 17, 2016 Pan Breed long lister for 2017, Mauril Belanger, wont be risking that 2017 obit. By which I mean he's dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted September 9, 2016 Barbara Hagerman, a former-lieutenant governor of Prince Edward Island, is both candid and inspiring in discussing her terminal cancer. The 73-year-old Stratford resident told The Guardian Thursday that she learned of her fate on June 10 when a gynecologist in Halifax gave her the jolting news. She was told she has a mere three to nine months to live due to a rare form of ovarian cancer. She was told to have her affairs in order. I'd say she qualifies as my #1 Joker if she enters the starting gate. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,991 Posted September 9, 2016 LT Gov of a Province with a population of about 100,000 Their are meme and youtube stars with better chances of getting a QO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted September 9, 2016 LT Gov of a Province with a population of about 100,000 Their are meme and youtube stars with better chances of getting a QO In order to have a QO, you must be dead. I stand by that theory. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
