Dr. David Levy
David Levy was born in Hamilton and graduated from medical school at McMaster University and opened the first sports medicine clinic in southern Ontario. The…
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Famous Burlingtonians
Dr. Frank Hayden
Dr. Frank Hayden is a sports scientist best known for being the catalyst behind the development of the Special Olympics. As a result of his…
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Dr. Gavin Armstrong
Gavin Armstrong is the Founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish™, a social enterprise attempting to alleviate iron deficiency around the world using a simple health…
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Dr. James Russell
Russell’s sports career first gained notoriety at Nelson High School where he led his team to their first ever Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association…
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Dr. Leslie Laking
Leslie Laking was an eminent horticulturalist who joined the staff of the Royal Botanical Gardens in 1946, rising to its directorship in 1954. Throughout his…
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Dr. Mohit Bhandari
Dr. Mohit Bhandari is a pre-eminent leader in the field of orthopaedic surgery. A surgeon with the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University, he…
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Dr. Nicole Forrester
Nicole is an Olympian, and 8-Time Canadian Champion in High Jump. She was a gold and bronze medalist in the Commonwealth Games, a silver & bronze medalist…
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Dr. Paul Echlin
Dr. Paul Echlin is a resident and primary care sports medicine specialist at Burlington’s Elliott Sports Medicine Clinic. His research in sport related traumatic brain…
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Dr. Sean McDonough
McDonough has been playing squash for over 40 years, ever since his varsity days at Western University where he studied Dentistry. Over his playing career…
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Eileen Collard
Eileen Collard (1912-2002) was a couturier, costume collector and instrumental in founding the costume collection at the Joseph Brant Museum. She was a pioneer of…
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Elaine & Ken Lake
For over 40 years Elaine & Ken were track and field officials at all levels including the Olympics and Special Olympics. They are recipients…
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Ellora Patnaik
Ellora Patnaik attended M. M. Robinson High School in Burlington. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was selected for…
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Eric Cairns
Cairns is a retired National Hockey League player who played 10 years as a defensemen. Cairns was first drafted into the league in 1992 by…
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Eric Smith
Eric Smith was born in Burlington and is a sport host, analyst and reporter. He is the radio play by play voice of the Toronto…
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Fareen Samji
Born in Kenya, Fareen (Far) Samji moved to Canada to attend McMaster university where she played varsity tennis and golfed during the summer. She is…
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