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Michel Donato gets Order of Canada Michel Donato, who contributed music to such classic National Film Board of Canada cartoons as Catuor and Oneiromancy,becomes a Member of the Order of Canada on Tuesday. michel donato • order of canada • national film board of canada • catuor • modulations
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TERRY FOX ...HIS MARATHON OF HOPE In March 1976, a young athlete in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia was diagnosed with bone cancer and his leg was amputated. During his stay in hospital, Terry Fox envisioned himself running across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Now, almost twenty years later the total monies raised in his name from His Marathon of Hope and the annual Terry Fox run totals more than $250 million. Terry has received many honors and awards for his outstanding achievements. He truly is a great Canadian hero. terry fox • marathon of hope • terry fox stamp • thunder bay • st. john's newfoundland |
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