Obituary
WWII veteran Gordon Bruce Okill Stuart, friend to Prince Philip, dies at 98
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
That ability to lead, laugh and inspire until the end, is what friends say they will remember about him most. Continue reading
Grieving Kingston mother’s name left off infant son’s headstone
Nicole Smith is heartbroken after finding out that her name was not included on her son’s gravestone. Continue reading
Jim Leavelle, Dallas cop cuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald at his shooting, dies at 99
Leavelle became a part of history with Oswald and Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby as they were all captured in a dramatic photograph snapped as Ruby fatally shot Oswald on Nov. 24, 1963. Continue reading
Canadian music scene icon, Winnipeg Folk Fest founder Mitch Podolak dies
The West End Cultural Centre and Winnipeg Folk Fest have both confirmed that their founder, Mitch Podolak, has died. Continue reading
London woman who drowned in Grand Bend remembered as passionate lawyer
Joyce Thomas, 36, advocated for access to justice and is remembered as being very proud of the work she did. Continue reading
Winnipeg philanthropist Paul Albrechtsen, founder of Paul’s Hauling, dies
One of Winnipeg’s biggest philanthropists – Paul Albrechtsen – has died. Continue reading
Founder of Montreal Insectarium Georges Brossard passes away
Founder of Montreal Insectarium and entomologist Georges Brossard passed away Wednesday at the age of 79. Continue reading
Canada’s oldest woman, Ellen Gibb, dies at 114
Canada’s oldest woman, whose longevity and zest for life won her national attention – and an admiring nod from astronaut Chris Hadfield – has died at 114. Continue reading
Cape Breton family physician passes away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to patients
Dr. Murdock Arthur Smith is described as “a pillar of Cape Breton’s medical community” by Doctors Nova Scotia. Continue reading
‘Obituary piracy’ website ordered to pay $20 million in class action ruling
Federal Court Judge Catherine Kane wrote in the class action lawsuit ruling issued Tuesday that the actions of Afterlife Network Inc. amounted to “obituary piracy.” Continue reading