Comox, British Columbia, Canada
1. Gig Morton (1996)
Canadian Actor
He played Billy in four installments of the Air Bud franchise, including Air Buddies, Space Buddies, and Santa Buddies. From 2009 to 2011, he was nominated for six Young Artist...
2. Cam Neely (1965)
Canadian Ice Hockey Player
Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and prolific NHL goal scorer. His #8 was retired by the Boston Bruins.
3. Jonathon Power (1974)
Canadian Squash Player
Jonathon Tyler Power is a retired professional squash player from Canada. In 1999 he became the first North American squash player to reach the World No. 1 ranking. He won...
4. Red Robinson (1937)
Canadian Radio Host
Dr. Red Robinson is a Canadian disc jockey. He was the first disc jockey to play rock and roll music in Vancouver British Columbia.
5. Ty Wishart (1988)
Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman
Ty Wishart is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He grew up in Comox British Columbia playing minor hockey there until his midget years. He is currently playing with the...
6. Aaron Van Cleave (1987)
Canadian-american Pair Skater Re
Aaron Van Cleave is a pair skater who holds dual U. S. and Canadian citizenship. Van Cleave currently competes for Germany with partner Mari Vartmann. They are two-time German national...
7. Catherine J. Bell (1954)
Canadian Politician
Catherine J. Bell is a Canadian trade unionist and politician. She was elected as the New Democratic Party's candidate in the 2006 federal election in the riding of Vancouver Island...
8. Jen Button (1977)
Canadian Swimmer
Jennifer Jen Button is a retired female butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Canada who competed for her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia. Her best result...
9. Geoff Kabush (1977)
Canadian Racing Cyclist
Geoff Kabush is a Canadian cross-country mountain biker. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the Men's cross-country at Hadleigh Farm finishing in 8th place.
10. Thomas Herschmiller (1978)
Rower
Thomas Herschmiller is a Canadian rower. He graduated from Brentwood College School in 1996. He won a gold medal at the 2003 world championships in Milan Italy and a silver...
11. Brett McLean (1978)
Canadian Ice Hockey Player
Brett McLean is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for HC Lugano in the National League A in Switzerland. He has previously played for the Colorado Avalanche the...
12. Phelan Simpson (1996)
Canadian Pair Skater
Phelan Simpson is a Canadian pair skater. With partner Mary Orr he is the 2014 Canadian national junior bronze medalist and placed sixth at the 2014 World Junior Championships. Simpson...
13. Martin Reader (1984)
Canadian Beach Volleyball Player
Martin Reader is a retired Canadian beach volleyball player. He competed for Canada at the 2012 Summer Olympics with Josh Binstock. Reader announced his retirement from competition after the London...
14. Taylor Green (1986)
Canadian Baseball Player
Marshall Taylor Green is a Major League Baseball third baseman in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
15. Lynn Hunter (1947)
Canadian Politician
Lynn Hunter was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1993. Her background prior to election included graduating with distinction in Political Science and History from...
