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bduff54
February 4th, 2003, 3:43:38 PM
When you guys think of Canada who pops into your mind automatically. I would have to say Gretzky!
BogusTrumper
February 4th, 2003, 3:46:03 PM
Michael J. Fox
reeves84
February 4th, 2003, 3:50:15 PM
Doonesbury - I always get Gary and Peter confused.
billsfanone
February 4th, 2003, 3:50:42 PM
Micheal Myers.
BogusTrumper
February 4th, 2003, 3:52:05 PM
The hockey mask guy?
Joe Friday
February 4th, 2003, 3:52:18 PM
Gordo
jimmifli
February 4th, 2003, 5:25:57 PM
The most famous Canadian is easily Alexander Graham Bell. Second would probably be Gretzky. They are both from the same little town. Brantford ON, population is about 40,000 now (I think).
thegame
February 4th, 2003, 5:30:34 PM
Bduff54!
thegame
February 4th, 2003, 5:32:09 PM
...Or Shania Twain.

Up, Up Up, can only go up from here!

Oops, sorry about the random singing.
bduff54
February 4th, 2003, 6:34:39 PM
lol the game, yeah Brantford sucks!
Mr.Chimp
February 4th, 2003, 6:38:26 PM
Id say Fredrick banting.

with his discovery of insulin, he saved countless lives.
jimmifli
February 4th, 2003, 7:07:38 PM
Mr. Chimp,

Read up on the history of insulin. I think you will find that Banting was not the inventor. Definately not the sole inventor.

Plus there is no way he is the most famous.
Mr.Chimp
February 4th, 2003, 7:12:20 PM
yea ur right about the famous part...but i think its quite important


but, for the sake of the name of the thread ill have to say...dan akroyd?
sabres081
February 4th, 2003, 7:17:17 PM
pam anerson
sabres081
February 4th, 2003, 7:19:36 PM
jim carey
sabres081
February 4th, 2003, 7:26:50 PM
and anyone who played at yuk yuks call907-357 5233 for your tickets for friday and saturday door open at 8:30 lol
Mouldsie
February 4th, 2003, 7:33:50 PM
When I hear canada, I think of one of those guards/soldiers dressed in red w/ the hats....

then Gretzky, then the Candiens sign (NHL)....
jimmifli
February 4th, 2003, 7:41:13 PM
Originally posted by sabres081
and anyone who played at yuk yuks call907-357 5233 for your tickets for friday and saturday door open at 8:30 lol

What does that mean?

You are by far the strangest poster on the BBI. I'm not sure if you are illiterate or just weird and lazy.
bduff54
February 4th, 2003, 9:07:41 PM
you mean mounties mouldsie??
Mouldsie
February 4th, 2003, 9:10:58 PM
yea! lol
BironsGirl43
February 5th, 2003, 2:08:12 PM
Gretzky
Alexander G Bell
Shania Twain
Celine Dion
Mike Myers
Jim Carrey
Pamela Anderson
sabres081
February 5th, 2003, 5:58:40 PM
Originally posted by jimmifli
What does that mean?

You are by far the strangest poster on the BBI. I'm not sure if you are illiterate or just weird and lazy. your from canda and you dont know yuk yuks go to ther web site and it was a plug for them
sabres081
February 5th, 2003, 6:01:35 PM
canada no i cant spell that good
sabres081
February 5th, 2003, 6:16:17 PM
yuk yuks 88albert st in ottawa 613 236 5233 jim
BogusTrumper
February 5th, 2003, 8:57:35 PM
You're claiming Pam Anderson? :ohbrother:
BironsGirl43
February 5th, 2003, 10:44:36 PM
I know BT.. I'd rather not.. blah but she is known as a Canadian and she's well known.. that's why I mentioned her.. but you can have her
PUCKER
February 6th, 2003, 1:36:44 AM
Celine Dion - very good singer.
BironsGirl43
February 18th, 2003, 7:53:22 PM
Originally posted by Mr.Chimp
Id say Fredrick banting.

with his discovery of insulin, he saved countless lives.

My friend Jenn is related to that guy..

Another great Canadian.. Michael J Fox.. I love that guy :)
thegame
February 18th, 2003, 11:12:40 PM
Ok, if Celine Dion is the most famous Canuck that is the final nail in the coffin for the nation itself. Get another Icon, please! Like Pam, or Shania, or anyone! I can't stand Celine Dion.
Mr.Chimp
February 18th, 2003, 11:33:41 PM
yea she does suck...
Blue_Bandana
February 19th, 2003, 10:00:58 AM
Terry Fox - every September, hundreds of thousands of people around the world run in his memory to raise money for cancer research.
BogusTrumper
February 19th, 2003, 10:36:24 AM
Who is Terry Fox?
Blue_Bandana
February 19th, 2003, 10:57:22 AM
Originally posted by BogusTrumper
Who is Terry Fox?


About Terry Fox

Terry Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, a community near Vancouver on Canada's west coast. An active teenager involved in many sports, Terry was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg amputated six inches above the knee in 1977.

While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients, many of them young children, that he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

He would call his journey the Marathon of Hope.

After 18 months and running over 5,000 kilometres (3,107 miles) to prepare, Terry started his run in St. John’s, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 with little fanfare. Although it was difficult to garner attention in the beginning, enthusiasm soon grew, and the money collected along his route began to mount. He ran 42 kilometres (26 miles) a day through Canada's Atlantic provinces, Quebec and Ontario.

It was a journey that Canadians never forgot.

However, on September 1st, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 miles), Terry was forced to stop running outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario because cancer had appeared in his lungs. An entire nation was stunned and saddened. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981 at age 22.

The heroic Canadian was gone, but his legacy was just beginning.

To date, almost $300 million has been raised for cancer research in Terry's name through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and around the world.
ticatfan3
February 19th, 2003, 12:28:03 PM
Put him in the greatest human being category,that was one of the saddest days in this country when he died.May he rest in peace.
reeves84
February 19th, 2003, 12:34:20 PM
Now that is what I call impressive.
bduff54
February 19th, 2003, 2:36:22 PM
the movie is decent too, i suggest you rent it. i have ran in it twice, it is a great event.
sfoote
February 19th, 2003, 3:19:49 PM
Lorne Greene
jimmifli
February 19th, 2003, 4:07:06 PM
Great human being. Not many 18 yearolds change the world.
BogusTrumper
February 19th, 2003, 4:45:41 PM
What movie?
BironsGirl43
February 19th, 2003, 5:12:54 PM
Yes Terry Fox is an inspiration..

I always do the Terry Fox Run.. it's usually in September.. and it's great..

I think there's a couple movies about Terry.. BT.. but I'm not sure of the title.. sorry..
ticatfan3
February 19th, 2003, 5:29:57 PM
one is I think the tery fox story with robert duval
bduff54
February 19th, 2003, 7:59:13 PM
yeah ticat, thats the one.
Player6600
February 20th, 2003, 2:20:51 PM
Wayne Gretzky.
ticatfan3
February 20th, 2003, 4:49:03 PM
www.wopmay.com
Blue_Bandana
February 27th, 2003, 2:43:52 PM
Sir William Stephenson (1896-1989 )
WWI fighter pilot, WWII spy master
born on January 11 1896 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
died January 31 1989 in Bermuda
during WWI he was a Sergeant in the Canadian Engineers
was badly wounded during a gas attack in 1916.
in1917 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps
shot down 12 planes before he was shot down and captured by the Germans on 28 July 1918
during WWII he was made head of British Security Coordination, headquartered in New York
was knighted and received the Presidential Medal for Merit from the United States for his counter-intelligence work during World War II
portrayed by David Niven in "A Man Called Intrepid"
books:
A Man Called Intrepid, by William Stevenson
Intrepid's Last Case, by William Stevenson
The True `Intrepid', by Bill MacDonald
reeves84
March 5th, 2003, 4:08:05 PM
I have been away, but one of my favorite singers and poets:

Joni Mitchel