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