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| From | "Jaimie Vernon" <bullseyecanada@hotmail.com> |
| Subject | Strangeness... |
| Date | Tue, 30 Nov 2004 22:00:38 -0500 |
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With the brief discussion last night about the "Greatest Canadians" list it
was mentioned that Pierre Berton was conspicuous by his absence. This truly
great Canadian died last night.
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This from a news release today...
He was as Canadian as Sir John A. McDonald and as much a fixture in Canada
as the red and white Maple Leaf flag. Pierre Berton, the man who both lived
in and for Canada, has died of heart failure in a Toronto hospital.
Berton was a prolific author and storyteller who differed from many of his
contemporaries - he loved Canadian history and reveled in telling our
stories. He was especially fond of the railways and tales of the gold rush,
helping a country often smothered by U.S. stories keep its own culture
alive.
He became a familiar face to millions on TV shows such as “Front Page
Challenge” and hosted his own syndicated discussion program for many years.
He was also a success on radio, where his “Dialogue” with the late Charles
Templeton never failed to spark both laughter and controversy.
Berton passed away at Sunnybrook/Women’s Health Science Centre. He was 84
years old.
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Jaimie Vernon,
President, Bullseye Records
"Not Suing Our Customers Since 1985!!"
http://www.bullseyecanada.com
Author, Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia
http://www.canoe.ca/JamMusicPopEncycloPages
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