Polar Research and Policy Initiative The first NDP premier of the Yukon, Tony Penikett had a long career in the Legislature, and remains one of the longest serving premiers in the territory’s history. Tony Penikett was born in Sussex, England on Nov...
NHL Billy Coutu was one of the brightest stars of the NHL during his career. He won Stanley Cups, captained the Canadiens and mentored a young and tough Eddie Shore. And then it all faded away when he was banned for life from the NHL. Billy Coutu...
Toronto Star On June 1, 1972, about 1,200 people eagerly took their seats at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. They were there to see the opening performance of an interesting new musical, featuring ten Biblical and non-Biblical characters who...
On Jan. 22, Bill Durnan was born in Toronto. He entered the NHL at the age of 27 and only played in seven seasons but he became one of the greatest NHL players in history. As a goalie, he played his entire career with the Montreal Canadiens from...
Whitehorse Daily Star After Chris Pearson resigned as Premier of the Yukon, he was replaced by Willard Leroy Phelps. Williard Phelps was born on Oct. 23, 1941 in Vancouver. His grandfather was Willard Phelps, who was a member of the Yukon...
NHL When the story of the Spanish Flu and the NHL is told, Joe Hall is often the focus as a hockey player who died from the flu. He wasn’t the only player to die from the flu, nor was he the first. Six months before Hall died, Hamby Shore lost his...
Saskatoon Public Library. The city of Lloydminster is unique because it straddles the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is a community with two identities located almost exactly halfway between Edmonton and Saskatoon, Right in the middle of the...
On Jan. 6, 1915, the Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry entered the trenches for the first time, at a location called Dickiebush by the British troops. With this momentous day for the troops, I will relate some of what the diary said directly...
Whitehorse Daily Star While the Yukon Territory has existed since the turn of the 20th century, it was not until 1978 that we got our first premier of the territory. Previously, there was a Yukon Territorial Council that acted as in an advisory role...
Library and Archives Canada When you have the nickname Slugger, chances are you are a pretty tough player on the ice. Such was the case with Harvey “Slugger” Pulford. A steady defenceman for Ottawa, he was known for his ability to check opponents in...