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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2012 - 06:17pm PT
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They are added. Saul Bellow is nr. 17. Dudley is 114.
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Ben Harland
Gym climber
Kenora, ON
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Feb 24, 2012 - 06:19pm PT
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Toadgas, there are very few. Of those, almost none of them won for research done in Canada.
Richard Taylor won for experimental evidence of quarks (from Alberta, won at Stanford).
Rudy Marcus won for scattering (I think?) - from Montreal, won in Cornell (?)
Conversely, Gerard Hertzberg escaped Germany and won in Saskatchewan.
Edit: A complete list is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nobel_laureates_by_country
You'll have to add in Dudley yourself.
Also, Marcus was electron transfer at Caltech.
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho-dee-do-dah-day boom-chicka-boom-chicka-boom
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Feb 24, 2012 - 06:21pm PT
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Hugh Burton, Steve Sutton: FA of Magic Mushroom
Daryl Hatton, notorious Valley character
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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Feb 24, 2012 - 06:24pm PT
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Well, as long as you're including beverages: Wiser's whiskey.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2012 - 06:34pm PT
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I have seen that Tami and Mighty Hiker insist on Canada taking the blame for the achievements of Kennedy and Kruk on Cerro Torre, so I have decided that it is on time to make a thread appreciating famous Canadians.
The updated list:
1. Wayne Gretzky, ice hockey
2. Pamela Anderson, generous actress
3. William Osler, known as the worlds first modern physician
4. John Kenneth Galbraith, economist
5. Tommy Douglas, politician founder of the CCF and the father of socialized medicine in Canada
6. Tim Horton, restauranteur
7. Neil Young, musician
8. Joni Mitchell, musician
9. Leonard Cohen, musician
10. Don Cherry, musician
11. Mary Pickford, actress
12. Ralph M. Steinman, Physiology or Medicine, 2011
13. Willard S. Boyle*, Physics, 2009
14. Robert Mundell, Economics, 1999
15. Myron Scholes*, Economics, 1997
16. William Vickrey*, Economics, 1996
17. Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Peace, 1995
18. Bertram N. Brockhouse, Physics, 1994
19. Michael Smith, born in the United Kingdom, Chemistry, 1993
20. Rudolph A. Marcus*, Chemistry, 1992
21. Richard E. Taylor, Physics, 1990
22. Dudley Do-Right, Socialized Medicine, 1988
23. Sidney Altman, Chemistry, 1989
24. Henry Taube*, Chemistry, 1983
25. David H. Hubel*, Physiology or Medicine, 1981
26. Saul Bellow*, Literature, 1976
27. Gerhard Herzberg, born in Germany, Chemistry, 1971
28. Charles B. Huggins*, Physiology or Medicine, 1966
29. Lester B. Pearson, Peace, 1957
30. John C. Polányi, born in Germany, Chemistry, 1986
31. William Giauque*, Chemistry, 1949
32. Frederick G. Banting, Physiology or Medicine, 1923
33. J.C. Fields, Mathematician
34. Glenn Gould, pianist
35. David Cronenberg, film director
36. Cirque de Soleil, circus
37. The Cowboy Junkies, musicians
38. Graham Greene, author
39. Justin Bieber, musician
40. Bryan Adams, musician
41. Celine Dion, musician
42. Steppenwolf, musicians
43. Avril Lavigne, musician
44. Shania Twain, musician
45. Jacques Villeneuve, F1
46. Guy Lacelle, climber
47. Royal Canadian Mounted Police
48. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor
49. James Cameron, film director
50. Donald Sutherland, actor
51. Norman Bethune, physician
52. Michael J. Fox, actor
53. Jim Carrey, comedian
54. Sarah Burke, freestyle skier
55. Mario Lemieux, ice hockey
56. Marshall McLuhan, author
57. Margareth Atwood, author
58. James Randi, magician and scientific sceptic
59. Maurice Richard, ice hockey
60. Ben Johnson, runner
61. Keanu Reeves, actor
62. Hudson Bay Company
63. Jack Warner, film business
64. David Suzuki, environment conservation
65. William Stephenson, spymaster and inspiration for James Bond
66. Bruce Cockburn
67. Angela Hewitt, pianist
68. Margaret Munroe, author
69. Bill Reid, artist
70. Norman McLaren, director/film animator
71. New Canadian Air Force. The breakaway faction was led by the New Canadian Air Force, which included the "Godfather of freeskiing", Mike Douglas, and others such as JF Cusson, Vincent Dorion and JP Auclair. Also contributing significantly in these early days were Julien Regnier and "the Three Phils", namely, Phil Larose, Phil Belanger and Phil Dion, all of whom were teammates at Dynastar. After helping Salomon develop their first twin-tip ski, the "1080", the New Canadian Air Force began jumping and filming in traditionally snowboarder dominated terrain parks.
72. Chilliwack
73. Anne of Green Gables
74. Chief Dan George
75. Karl Christian Rove, advisor, never believe anything said by or written by or about KCR
76. Alanis Morissette, musician
77. Diana Krall, musician
78. Bobby Orr, ice hockey
79. Jeff Healey, musician
80. Peter Jennings, journalist
81. Steven Pinker, psychologist
82. Robertson Davies, author
83. Gilles Villeneuve, F1
84. Peter Croft, climber
85. Will Gadd, climber and flier
86. Sonnie Trotter, climber
87. Tami Knight, climber and athlete
88. Jason Kruk, climber, chopper and stand up comedian
89. Maxime Turgeon, climber/alpinist
90. LP Menard, climber/alpinist
91. Barry Blanchard, climber/alpinist
92. Elisabeth Parker, climber and journalist
93. Pass The Pitons Pete
94. Terry Fox, humanitarian and athlete
95. Stawamus Chief, adjacent to the town of Squamish. Centre of world rock climbing, if not the world. Scene of pilgrimages from great distances, for the unworthy to abase themselves.
96. Alexandra Morton. Single handedly fighting the near criminal devastating effects of Industrial salmon farming on our native wild socks. There should be a drive to award her the Order of Canada
97. Hugh Burton, Steve Sutton: FA of Magic Mushroom
98. Daryl Hatton, notorious Valley character. Same guy as 100, different day
99. Leslie Nielsen, actor
100. Jack Pine and the fire, mountain climber. Same guy as 98, different day
101. Mike Meyers, actor.
102. The Tragically Hip, musicians
103. Gordon Lightfoot, musician
104. Doug & the Slugs, musicians
105. Farley Mowat, author
106. Raymond Dudley, pianist
107. The Naked News
108. Paul Anka, musician
109. Lorne Greene, actor (Bonanza)
110. James Naismith, inventor of basketball
111. Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as Bob and Doug McKenzie, comedians
112. Pierre and Margaret Trudeau, politician and first lady from a different breed
113. Pierre Berton - Yukon born author and raconteur. Brilliant.
114. Rene Levesque - founder of the Parti QUebecois. Don't have to agree with 'em or even like'em but he gave Quebec back her self esteem.
115. Jack Layton - put the QUebec separatists in their place with the orange crush. RIP Jack.
116. Al Purdy, poet
117. Irving Layton, poet
118. Alice Munro, author
119. Roderick Haig-Brown, author & conservationist
120. Peter C. Newman, author
121. Monty Hall, actor
122. Dan Akroyd, actor
123. John Candy, actor
124. Raymond Massey, actor
125. Howard Michael "Howie" Mandel, actor
126. Martin Short as ANYONE
127. Seth Rogen, comedian
128. Steve Smith as Mr. Red Green of the world famous "Red Green Show"
129. William Shatner as Captain Kirk of Star Trek
130. Adam Beach, actor
131. Tommy Chong, comedian
132. Matthew Perry, comedian
133. Kate and Anna McGarigal, musicians
134. Natalie MacMaster, musician
135. Jennifer Tilly, actress
136. Hayley Wickenheiser, ice hockey
137. Bernie Geoffrion, ice hockey
138. Carol Vadnais, ice hockey
139. Mike Richards, ice hockey
140. Wab Kinew, rapper and CBC host
141. Mark Messier, ice hockey
142. Laura Secord, chocolatier
143. Ian and Sylvia Tyson, musicians
144. The Guess Who, musicians
145. Rick Mercier, comedian
146. The Kids In The Hall, comedy group
147. Bare Naked Ladies, musicians
148. Dudley Doright, cartoon, almost Canadian stereotypes
149. Alex Trebek, actor
150. Rich Little, actor
151. The Trailer Park Boys, mockumentary
152. Ross Rebagliati, snowboarder
153. Rafe Mair, political commentator
154. Northern Lights, musicians
155. Stompin' Tom Connors, musician
156. Gordon Pinsent, actor
157. Chandra Crawford - Olympic Gold medalist Cross Country Ski Sprint
158. Devon Kershaw - Currently 3rd place overall in Cross Country Ski World Cup!
159. Alex Harvey, World Champions in Team Sprint...
160. Peter Reid, winner of the Kona Ironman
161. Lori Bowden winner of the Kona Ironman
162. La Fin Du Monde, almost Canadian
163. Uncle Bens, beer
164. Cutthroat Pale Ale
165. Bowen Island brewing Dark
166. Winnipeg Beer
167. Hermann's, beer
168. Spyshopper, beer
169. Molson Beer, almost Canadian
170. Canadian Club Classic
171. Wiser's whiskey
172. STEPHEN HARPER, YANQUIDICKSUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Feb 24, 2012 - 06:45pm PT
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I can't believe that you've omitted the Stawamus Chief. Centre of world rock climbing, if not the world. Scene of pilgrimages from great distances, for the unworthy to abase themselves.
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Wretchedalan
Social climber
Wisconsin
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Feb 24, 2012 - 06:47pm PT
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J.C. Fields - Mathematician
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2012 - 06:55pm PT
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toadgas: yes.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Feb 24, 2012 - 10:21pm PT
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What about our own Pass The Pitons Pete aka Piton Pete!
Dudley Do Right was conceived, written, voiced and drawn in Los Aneles by Jay Ward Studios. He is totally a Hollywood product that simply monopolizes on Canadian stereotypes.
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Dave Davis
Social climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 25, 2012 - 01:12am PT
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Before Dudley there was Sergeant Preston of the Yukon which also was a Hollywood creation, but nonetheless still a Cannuck as far as I'm concerned.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Feb 25, 2012 - 01:42am PT
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New Canadian Air Force
From Wiki;
The breakaway faction was led by the New Canadian Air Force, which included the "Godfather of freeskiing", Mike Douglas, and others such as JF Cusson, Vincent Dorion and JP Auclair. Also contributing significantly in these early days were Julien Regnier and "the Three Phils", namely, Phil Larose, Phil Belanger and Phil Dion, all of whom were teammates at Dynastar. After helping Salomon develop their first twin-tip ski, the "1080", the New Canadian Air Force began jumping and filming in traditionally snowboarder dominated terrain parks.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 25, 2012 - 01:54pm PT
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The list is updated for the first and last time today.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 25, 2012 - 01:59pm PT
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98=100. Same guy, different day.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 25, 2012 - 03:47pm PT
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Very well done Malemute. The thread is your. ;o)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Feb 25, 2012 - 08:06pm PT
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Herman 'Jackrabbit' Smith-Johansen, Canadian-Norwegian cross country skier.
He lived in Canada for most of his life, and lived to be 111.
There's a cross-country ski program across Canada where the tykes are called Jackrabbits.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Smith-Johannsen
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TheSoloClimber
Trad climber
Vancouver
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Feb 25, 2012 - 08:37pm PT
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Samuel Champlain
For the record, Laura Secord is known for the line of chocolates, but that is not the reason she is famous. I'm a little rough on my history, but she lived in Southern Ontario (the town of Ingersoll is named after her) during one of those war things that often happened (possibly 1812?)
Anyways, she was married to a commander of the British army or something like that (hence the name change) and overheard a plot from the enemy to ambush an unsuspecting strong point (or something like that).
She took a direct trail through a swamp, braving rattlesnakes and quicksand in order to warn those who were in danger. Or something like that.
So if you have to classify her under something, possibly Canadian Hero?
Billy Bishop, WW1 Pilot
k-os, Musician
Bruce Cockburn, Musician
Deadmau5, Musician
That Lavigne girl.....
Can't believe no one has mentioned RUSH yet!!!!
And under the list of infamous Canadians -
Paul Barnardo
Karla Homolka
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Feb 25, 2012 - 09:37pm PT
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Can't forget the Hanson Brothers!
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dugillian
Trad climber
Vancouver
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Feb 25, 2012 - 09:46pm PT
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Christopher Plummer--Actor
Douglas Coupland--Author
Marconi--Inventor of AM radio
James Naismith--Inventor of Basketball
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