the end

After centuries of strikes, slights and provincial squabbles, electronic mail spelled his death

A teacher, a coach and a driving force in the Yukon’s hockey scene, he could skate ‘like a cloud moving through the sky’

Even as a child, he was a gifted hunter. He overcame a fear of polar bears after an attack nearly killed him and his grandfather.

A rebellious child, he quit school to work construction. Paralyzed in a work accident, helping at-risk youth became his passion.

A happy-go-lucky child, he fell into drugs as an adolescent. After hitting rock bottom, he discovered yoga and a new love of life.

She was a gifted pianist and a nurse. Whenever possible, she would embark on long treks in the Rocky Mountains.

An energetic child, he loved to explore. Drawn to the church, he used his musical talents to reach out to other young people.

As a boy, he built his own outdoor rink to play hockey. A career minor leaguer, he was called up to join the Leafs’ 1967 Stanley Cup run.

A refugee from Pakistan, he became a student leader and anti-bullying activist in his new, snowy home

An adventurer and avid reader, he was drawn to danger. He hoped to be a war correspondent and travel the world.