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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Edward Samuel Rogers: Revolutionizing Radio

1900–1939 Mount Pleasant Cemetery Plot U Lot 120 Edward Samuel Rogers Sr.’s pioneering innovations transformed Canadian broadcasting. Born in Toronto
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Kosso Eloul: Sculpting Motion and Balance

Aerial view of Mount Pleasant Cemetery showing its tree-lined pathways and landscaped grounds.

Henry Engelhardt: The Designer of Mount Pleasant Cemetery

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

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Bartholomew Bull: Pioneer of Davenport

Colour portrait of a person shown from the shoulders up, with light, curly hair against a softly textured, warm‑toned background. The image has a grainy, archival appearance.

Annie “Nance” Horwood: Brampton’s First Female Mayor and Tireless Community Advocate

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Flight Lieutenant Bruce Warren: A Test Pilot Who Helped Shape Canada’s Aviation Legacy

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Arthur Godfrey Peuchen: From Industrial Pioneer to Titanic Survivor

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Mary Louisa Pipkin: Freedom Seeker and Toronto Trailblazer

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Sing Hoo Yuen: A Sculptor Who Bridged Cultures

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Peter Lamb: From Glue to Zoo to Riverdale Farm

A vintage black‑and‑white portrait of Jennie Smilie Robertson shown from the waist up, wearing a high‑collared lace blouse and a dark jacket, framed within an oval border against a plain background.

Jennie Smillie Robertson: Canada’s First Woman Surgeon

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William James “Bill” Neal: Richmond Hill’s First Mayor and Automotive Visionary

A black‑and‑white portrait of John Rutsey with shoulder‑length hair wearing a beaded necklace and a sequined or textured garment. The lighting creates a soft contrast against the dark background, giving the image a classic studio‑portrait appearance.

John Rutsey: The Beat that Started it All

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Gino “Empry” Emperatori: Toronto’s Mr. Entertainment

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Jesse Nilsson: A Rising Star Gone Too Soon

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George Brown: Father of Confederation and Champion of Reform

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

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William Lyon Mackenzie: Toronto’s First Mayor and Fiery Reformer

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

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Richard Amos Ball: Faith, Music and the Fight for Freedom