Bruce Mackey
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Bruce Mackey served Toronto District School Board
as a teacher and librarian at Earl Grey Senior Public School for 25 years.
Bruce Mackey opened his home, 98 De Grassi St.
in Toronto
, to filmmakers Linda Schuyler
and Kit Hood
whose short film led to the Canadian TV Series, Kids of Degrassi Street.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Bruce Mackey died of cancer
in 1997.
On September 14, 2003 Wardell Park on Degrassi St
and Queen in Toronto
was renamed Bruce Mackey Park in his honor.
Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board, also known by the acronym TDSB, is the English-language public school board for Toronto, Ontario, Canada...
as a teacher and librarian at Earl Grey Senior Public School for 25 years.
Bruce Mackey opened his home, 98 De Grassi St.
De Grassi Street
De Grassi Street is a sidestreet located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was named after Captain Filippo "Philip" De Grassi, an Italian-born soldier who emigrated to Canada with his family in 1831 and settled in York, Upper Canada. He later became a member of the Family Compact.De Grassi Street is...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, to filmmakers Linda Schuyler
Linda Schuyler
Linda Schuyler, CM is a Canadian television producer involved in the creation of the Degrassi series and Instant Star series of teen programs...
and Kit Hood
Kit Hood
Kit Hood is a Canadian television director, writer and producer. Kit Hood and Linda Schuyler created a production company called Playing With Time which was established in 1976. The name was inspired by their first educational documentary called Jimmy-Playing With Time . They worked together in...
whose short film led to the Canadian TV Series, Kids of Degrassi Street.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Bruce Mackey died of cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
in 1997.
On September 14, 2003 Wardell Park on Degrassi St
De Grassi Street
De Grassi Street is a sidestreet located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was named after Captain Filippo "Philip" De Grassi, an Italian-born soldier who emigrated to Canada with his family in 1831 and settled in York, Upper Canada. He later became a member of the Family Compact.De Grassi Street is...
and Queen in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
was renamed Bruce Mackey Park in his honor.
External links
- City of Toronto Park Named for Founding Friend of Popular Television Series (article on Bruce Mackey Park)