Our Stories

Discover the people, places and moments that shaped MPG and see how our legacy continues to inspire the future.

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George Brown: Father of Confederation and Champion of Reform

1818–1880 Toronto Necropolis Section E Lot 85 George Brown was one of Canada’s most influential 19 th century figures, a journalist, politician and a
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The Resting Place of Toronto’s Pioneers

gravestone of Thomas Carfrae

Thomas Carfrae: Civic Leader and Pioneer of Toronto’s Potter’s Field

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The Earlscourt Silver Maple: A Living Memorial

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Roscoe Reid Graham: A Pioneer of Canadian Surgery

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Nick Harbaruk: From War-Torn Poland to NHL Glory

old Canadian Tire store at a busy intersection

John William Billes: The Visionary Behind Canadian Tire

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Deborah Brown: A Journey to Freedom and Legacy in Toronto

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John Cummer: Pioneer of North York

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Gus Harris: A Lasting Mark in Scarborough

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Harry Gairey: Champion of Civil Rights and Community Builder

Snow‑covered cemetery scene with a round grave marker in the foreground bearing the name “Chalmers.” The headstone is partially buried in snow, with leafless trees and additional grave markers visible in the background during winter.

Wallace Gordon Chalmers: Engineering Visionary with a Tire-Shaped Legacy

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Cremation Centre: A Turning Point in Ontario’s Funeral History

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Victoria Cross Memorial: Honouring Canadian Bravery

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Arthur Lucas and Ronald Turpin: Canada’s Last Executions

Stone memorial obelisk standing in a snow‑covered park, surrounded by trees in winter. An engraved inscription on the monument commemorates those who lost their lives on 5 July 1970 in Air Canada Flight 621 in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Air Canada Flight 621 Memorials: Honouring 109 Lives

big brick house by train tracks

Allan Royce: From English Roots to Toronto Legacy

A full‑length black‑and‑white portrait of William George Barker standing in front of a plain studio backdrop. The officer is dressed in early 20th‑century military attire with a belted jacket, medals on the chest, tall boots, and a cap. He holds a riding crop or swagger stick in both hands, positioned in front of him. A handwritten note or signature is visible along the lower right side of the photograph.

William G. Barker, V.C.: Canada’s Fearless Air Ace

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Glenn Gould: The Pianist Who Redefined Classical Music

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Zoran “Zoki” Kosanović: A Champion Who Put Canadian Table Tennis on the Map

A close-up photograph of a gold commemorative coin featuring two classical figures standing in the center—one draped and holding a staff, the other nude and athletic, holding a wreath. The inscriptions include “776 B.C. – 1976 A.D.” along the left side, “100 DOLLARS” on the right, and Greek lettering along the bottom. The coin rests on a light, textured background.

Dora de Pédery-Hunt: The Artist Behind Canada’s Coins