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

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Aerial view of downtown Toronto on a clear day, showing a dense cluster of high-rise buildings, the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, and Lake Ontario stretching out in the background.

John A. Pearson: Building Toronto’s Skyline

1867–1940 Mount Pleasant Cemetery Plot 10 Lot 20 John Andrew Pearson was one of the most influential architects in Canadian history, leaving an

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Dr. Aminul Haq: Innovator in Cardiac Care

Roscoe Reid Graham: A Pioneer of Canadian Surgery

Benefit Society Oshchima: A Lifeline for Early Immigrants

Black‑and‑white vintage portrait of a person wearing a formal suit with a tie and pocket square, seated against a dark studio backdrop.

J.E.H. MacDonald: Visionary of Canadian Art

Poet Gwendolyn MacEwen

Gwendolyn Margaret MacEwen: A Voice of Magic and Mystery

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Glenn Gould: The Pianist Who Redefined Classical Music

Lloyd Shaddock: A Lifetime of Service at Pine Hills

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

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Kosso Eloul: Sculpting Motion and Balance

Private Bertie Nakogee: Honouring a Forgotten Soldier

A historical black‑and‑white photograph of a uniformed military figure wearing a peaked cap with an insignia. The person is dressed in a formal service uniform, standing outdoors in front of a softly blurred background with architectural elements.

Colin Fraser Barron: Hero of Passchendaele

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Borivoje "Bora" Dragasevich: A Life of Courage, Community and Legacy

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Percy Johnston: A Life on Ice

Charles Bolton: Civil War Veteran and Pioneer of Embalming in Canada

A vintage sepia-toned portrait of Alice Freeman-Brown seated in an elegant pose. She wears a long, fitted dress with puffed sleeves and decorative details along the bodice. One arm rests on a fur-draped chair, while the other holds a folded piece of fabric or a cloth across her lap. The background is plain, highlighting the formal style of the period clothing.

Alice Freeman-Brown: A Pen Name and a Pioneering Spirit

Silent Witness: The Spanish Flu Tragedy

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From Farm to Cemetery: The Gummerson Story

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Ron Barron: From Fields of Work to Fields of Rest

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The Koi Pond: Harmony by the Water

Nick Harbaruk: From War-Torn Poland to NHL Glory