Famous Canadians
Mar 24th 2006, 7:05 pm
#91
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by willmore
No BC ferries is now officiallly declaring them missing or dead.....
Mar 24th 2006, 7:15 pm
#92
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
That's very sad but really, it could have been so very much worse. Hopefully they are found, either way.
True - its terrible though for this type of accident to have to happen for them to start looking at getting a new ferry for that run!
That's why I really hope they get held responsible for their lack of action!
Last edited by willmore; Mar 24th 2006 at 7:21 pm.
Mar 24th 2006, 7:27 pm
#93
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary
OMG, Ro, until this point in the discussion, I'd managed to forget the odious Barbara Amiel, but your mentioning Conrad reminds me of her.
Since we're scraping the barrel, I'm also reminded of David Frum who, as Bush's speech writer, coined the term "Axis of Evil" to refer to Iraq, Iran and North Korea.
Since we're scraping the barrel, I'm also reminded of David Frum who, as Bush's speech writer, coined the term "Axis of Evil" to refer to Iraq, Iran and North Korea.
Is David Frum Barbara Frum's son?More scrappings'...
Ben Johnson
Karla Homolka
Paul Bernardo (maybe not)
Ernst Zundle sp?
Mar 24th 2006, 7:30 pm
#94
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Ah, nice one! Is David Frum Barbara Frum's son?
More scrappings'...
Ben Johnson
Karla Homolka
Paul Bernardo (maybe not)
Ernst Zundle sp?
Is David Frum Barbara Frum's son?More scrappings'...
Ben Johnson
Karla Homolka
Paul Bernardo (maybe not)
Ernst Zundle sp?
The Khadr Family.
Last edited by dbd33; Mar 24th 2006 at 7:33 pm.
Mar 24th 2006, 7:55 pm
#96
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Ah, nice one! Is David Frum Barbara Frum's son?
Is David Frum Barbara Frum's son?
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
More scrappings'...
Ben Johnson
Karla Homolka
Paul Bernardo (maybe not)
Ernst Zundle sp?
Ben Johnson
Karla Homolka
Paul Bernardo (maybe not)
Ernst Zundle sp?
This site is dedicated to Canadians who have become famous internationally - fill your boots...
http://www.canadians.ca/
Also has top 10 Canadian inventions - I never knew a Canadian invented the zipper!
Mar 24th 2006, 7:58 pm
#97
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by AnyaT
Yes
I think the OP mentioned Ben Johnson also - I didn't realize he was still world famous? I thought his moment of shame would have been forgotten long ago.
This site is dedicated to Canadians who have become famous internationally - fill your boots...
http://www.canadians.ca/
Also has top 10 Canadian inventions - I never knew a Canadian invented the zipper!
I think the OP mentioned Ben Johnson also - I didn't realize he was still world famous? I thought his moment of shame would have been forgotten long ago.
This site is dedicated to Canadians who have become famous internationally - fill your boots...
http://www.canadians.ca/
Also has top 10 Canadian inventions - I never knew a Canadian invented the zipper!
Avril Lavigne
Holly McNarland
Diana Krall
Tuuli
Treble Charger
Fawnia Mondey
Kristin Kreuk
Jaime Koeppe
Daniella Evangelista
Julie Kryk
Captain Canuck
Rachel Roberts
Guglielmo Marconi
Jessica Steen
Scott Thompson
Victoria Pratt
Molly Parker
Cree Summer
Tom Cavanagh
Elias Koteas
Steppenwolf
Greg Moore
Howie Mandel
Marshall McLuhan
Ginette Reno
Eric Schweig
Jane Siberry
Norma Shearer
Meg Tilly
Barenaked Ladies
Blue Rodeo
Cowboy Junkies
so, rather than limiting themselves to the famous, I think they've listed every Canadian.
Mar 24th 2006, 8:03 pm
#98
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by AnyaT
I think the OP mentioned Ben Johnson also - I didn't realize he was still world famous? I thought his moment of shame would have been forgotten long ago.
Christopher Plummer (not a barrel scrapping - just thought of him)
The woman in the old King Kong movie - name completely escapes me!
Edit - Fay Wray was that woman.
Last edited by hot wasabi peas; Mar 24th 2006 at 8:16 pm. Reason: thanks to wiki, I'll be able to sleep
Mar 24th 2006, 8:06 pm
#99
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by dbd33
On the front page, that site lists :
Victoria Pratt
so, rather than limiting themselves to the famous, I think they've listed every Canadian.
Victoria Pratt
so, rather than limiting themselves to the famous, I think they've listed every Canadian.
Mar 24th 2006, 8:07 pm
#100
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Well, that's me covered!
Mar 24th 2006, 8:12 pm
#101
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by dbd33
Me too. http://www.canadians.ca/x.htm
Mar 24th 2006, 8:17 pm
#102
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Is David Frum Barbara Frum's son?
Mar 24th 2006, 8:18 pm
#103
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by willmore
True - its terrible though for this type of accident to have to happen for them to start looking at getting a new ferry for that run!
Mar 24th 2006, 8:34 pm
#104
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Re: Famous Canadians
Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary
I agree with you. That said, I take my hat off to the residents of Hartley Bay who put out to sea in the middle of the night to rescue passengers.
Yes, there were alot of folks that can be classed as heroes - from those that went out in the rescue boats to those that provided food and shelter to the rescued people!
Mar 24th 2006, 9:10 pm
#105
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Re: Famous Canadians
What about the best rock band in the world..............RUSH!!!!!!
Sarah Machlachlan......pop/folk singer
Robert Ito.............Quincey's sidekick in the classic show
Sarah Machlachlan......pop/folk singer
Robert Ito.............Quincey's sidekick in the classic show