List of people from Thunder Bay
The following people were born in, residents of, or are otherwise closely connected to the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario
Activists
Arts
Artists
- Keith Cole, performance artist.[3]
- Mary Riter Hamilton, (1873–1954), painter.[4]
- Norval Morrisseau, also known as Copper Thunderbird, (1932–2007), accomplished Ojibway artist.[5]
- Terry Watkinson, (1940–), artist, painter, illustrator, and musician.[6]
Film and Television
Musicians
- Hugh Le Caine, (1914–1977), physicist, composer, inventor. Built the Electronic Sackbut, recognised to be one of the first synthesizers.[22]
Writers
- Duncan Weller, (1975–), children's books writer and illustrator who won the 2007 Governor General's Award for Children's Literature – Illustration for his book "The Boy from the Sun".[28]
Business
Educators
Journalists
- Matt Fiorito, (1935-2010), sports journalist, first Canadian to be inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame
Law
Politics
- Saul Laskin, (1918–2008), first mayor of Thunder Bay and only Jewish mayor elected at the Lakehead. Brother to Bora Laskin.
Scientists
Sports
Baseball
Curling
Ice Hockey
- David Bruce (1964–), retired ice hockey player for various teams in the NHL.[67]
- Cornelius Dennis "Mad Dog" Madigan, (1958-1976), retired professional defenceman notable for being the oldest rookie in National Hockey League history.
- Walt Poddubny, (1960–2009), former professional ice hockey left winger.
Skiing
Wrestling
Other
Miscellaneous
References
- ^ Biography of H. Clifford Chadderton. Veterans affairs Canada. Retrieved on August 26, 2007.
- ^ Rod Michano's Official website. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Paul Bellini. "Will a queer be Canada's Worst Handyman?" fab, Issue 290.
- ^ Traces of War, Chronology on Mary Riter Hamilton. Collections Canada. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Biography of Norval Morrisseau, Kinsman Robinson Galleries. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Profile of Terry Watkinson. University of Toronto – Biomedical Communications. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Aurora Browne at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Poapst, Francy. The Ashley Fellow: Richard Bocking. Trentmagazine.ca Volume 33 Number 1. Retrieved on August 26, 2007.
- ^ Nanci Chambers at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ . Retrieved on June 4, 2010.
- ^ Marc Donato at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Kevin Durand at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Jeff Geddis at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Michelle Latimer at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Lady Lumberjack and the Fatal Flower Project. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Dorothea Mitchell at the Ontario Women's Directorate. Retrieved on August 26, 2007.
- ^ a b Biography The Golden Dogs Official Website. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ RodneyBrown.ca. Retrieved on July 3, 2007.
- ^ Curtola's Official Website. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Don Grashey Obituary at Country Music News. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Gary Kendall's Musical History. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Le Caine, Hugh. Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. Historica Foundation of Canada. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Paul Shaffer Bio at CBS – Late Show. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Biography at michaelchristie.net.
- ^ Biography at shanepeacock.ca. Retrieved on September 3, 2007.
- ^ Potestio, John. The Italians of Thunder Bay, pp. 254–256. Lakehead University publisher, 2005.
- ^ Diane Schoemperlen's entry in The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Duncan Weller's bio in The Governor General's Award Website. Retrieved on September 11, 2010.
- ^ Burney, Derek. Getting It Done: A Memoir. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-7735-2926-8.
- ^ Port Arthur News-Chronicle June 4, 1929
- ^ Ontario Arts Council Remembers Board Member Penny Petrone. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ "The Italians of Thunder Bay", John Potestio, pp. 265–267 Chair of Italian Studies, Lakehead University publisher, Altona, Manitoba, CANADA, 2005.
- ^ Canadian Mining Hall of Fame Citation. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Profile on Official Website. (French) Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Accident kills CBC broadcaster Lorne Saxberg. CBC News (May 7, 2006). Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Official Biography, Supreme Court of Canada website. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Profile of Iain Angus. Thunderbay.ca City Councillors page. Retrieved on June 4, 2007
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Hubert Badanai. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Ken Boshcoff. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Joe Comuzzi. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Biography, Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Biography, Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Stan Dromisky. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file A. Ernie Epp. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Douglas Fisher. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for C. D. Howe. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Robert James Manion. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Steve Mantis: Candidate for Thunder Bay Superior North Retrieved on September 8, 2011.
- ^ History of CIWA Retrieved on September 8, 2011.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Jack Masters. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Paul McRae. Retrieved on December 8, 2007.
- ^ Federal Experience. Parlinfo Parliamentarian file for Bev Oda. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Parliamentary History. Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved on December 8, 2007.
- ^ University of Toronto Obituary. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Profile of MacGill from Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Bayot, Jennifer. "David B. Pall, 90, Invented Filters for Blood, Is Dead". The New York Times. September 26, 2004. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Player Profile, West Virginia Power website. Retrieved on September 1, 2007.
- ^ Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference. Retrieved on January 18, 2007.
- ^ Hockey Hall of Fame – Jack Adams. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Jeremy Adduono at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Florida Panthers Player's Bio. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Pete Backor at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Peter Bakovic at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Steve Black at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Bob Bodak at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Gus Bodnar at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ David Bruce at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Mike Busniuk at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Bio at North Dakota Fighting Sioux official site. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Tom Cook at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Lee Fogolin at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on September 3, 2007.
- ^ Hockey Hall of Fame Biography. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Bruce Gamble at Legends of Hockey. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Hockey Hall of Fame Biography. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Pete Goegan at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on September 3, 2007.
- ^ Hockey Data Base. Retrieved on October 2, 2007.
- ^ Smokey Harris at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Jeff Heerema at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Bill Houlder at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Tony Hrkac at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Trevor Johansen at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Scott King at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on December 8, 2007.
- ^ David Latta at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on December 8, 2007.
- ^ Jimmy McLeod at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Sean Pronger at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 21, 2007.
- ^ Profile at legends of hockey.net. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Taylor Pyatt at NHL.com. Retrieved on May 18, 2010.
- ^ Tom Pyatt at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 18, 2010.
- ^ Steve Rucchin at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Patrick Sharp at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Eric Staal at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Ralph Stewart at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on April 30, 2008.
- ^ Mike Tomlak at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on September 3, 2007.
- ^ Vic Venasky at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Gary Veneruzzo at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on September 3, 2007.
- ^ Jimmy Ward at The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on September 3, 2007.
- ^ Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury. Retrieved on February 1, 2008.
- ^ Profile at Wrestling Rollercoaster. Retrieved on September 1, 2007
- ^ Profile at Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Biography from Curt Harnett's Homepage. Retrieved on September 1, 2007.
- ^ "Rock's Ladouceur retires after 10 seasons". The Globe and Mail. February 20, 2009. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Printable Biography of Jay Miron, All-American Talent and Celebrity Network. Retrieved on October 2, 2007.
- ^ [1]. Retrieved on November 23, 2011.
- ^ Player profile at CanadaSoccer.com. Retrieved on April 19, 2009.
- ^ Profile at Canadian Olympic Committee Website. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Ontario Plaques – Rosvall and Voutilainen. Retrieved on September 1, 2007.
- ^ MacLean, Mary R. Colonel Elizabeth Smellie CBE, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, Papers and Records, III (1975), pp. 16–18