LifeGrace Olivia Glofcheskie, 1991-2015A top student and athlete, she was a natural leader with a memorable laugh. To her golf teammates, she was known as kindly Mama G.
SocietyBarry Dean Maitland, 1963-2016His father’s death transformed him into a diligent, hard worker. A welder by day, he dreamed of running his own food truck.
LifeJames Dale Greer Mackinnon, 1980-2015He was a charming extrovert and excelled as a recruiter in Toronto. But his heart and home were always in Nova Scotia.
SocietyChris Richard Tylor, 1980-2015Curious and always eager to learn, he loved to play devil’s advocate. A new father, he recently ran for the Libertarian party.
SocietyDean Jason Stewart Smith, 1992-2015His father instilled in him the importance of being safe. When he had a child of his own, he became the world’s safest dad.
SocietyAnders Jason Newman, 1997-2015By the time he was a toddler, he was already a seasoned traveller. He later developed a passion for hiking and the outdoors.
SocietyDuncan ‘Doug’ Joseph MacPherson, 1948-2015He moved to the Northwest Territories, and found local fame as the Christmas-loving ‘Santa MacClaus’
PoliticsManmeet Singh Bhullar, 1980-2015From an early age he had a desire to serve others. He excelled in politics, and was recognized as a big man with a big heart.
WorldThe End: Poliomyelitis, 1789-2016Polio epidemics saw thousands fall ill and many die. But the contagious virus may soon be eradicated.
SocietyThe End 2015: One last goodbye to those who passed away this yearFinal words for the notable people who made their mark before they passed away in 2015