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	Gzowski, Peter
		Peter Gzowski, broadcaster, writer, editor (b at Toronto 13 Jul 1934; d there 24 Jan 2002).
		Great-great-grandson of the engineer Sir Casimir GZOWSKI, he grew up in the small town of Galt, Ont, and was shaped by the disciplined traditions of Ridley College.
		Of the many honours Gzowski received late in his career, he was proudest of an honorary doctorate from the U of T, a Governor General's Award for the Performing Arts (1995), and being appointed Chancellor of Trent University in 1999.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&ArticleId=A0003513 (360 words)

	Peter Gzowski: biography and encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Gzowski was born in Toronto (The provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)).
		Gzowski was the great-grandson of Sir Casimir Gzowski (additional info and facts about Casimir Gzowski), a Polish (The property of being smooth and shiny) noble (A titled peer of the realm) who was an engineer and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (additional info and facts about Lieutenant Governor of Ontario).
		Gzowski, who had long been a heavy smoker, died of emphysema (An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age) in Toronto.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pe/peter_gzowski.htm (666 words)

	cbc.ca
		So engaging were some of Peter's Gzowski's radio interviews that many people who were listening to them on their car radios would drive to the shoulder of the highway or park by the curb on a leafy street so they could better pay attention to what was being said.
		Gzowski is a stand-in for Canada, as curious as he is courteous, interested in hockey heroes and indigenous customs and all the forgotten chapters of a national history and culture that he constantly challenges his listeners to cherish and defend."
		Gzowski listens in as a school principal eats a worm as part of a school event in 1997
	www.cbc.ca /news/obit/gzowski_peter (1235 words)

	Peter Gzowski \| Canadian Radio Commentator
		Peter Gzowski is often credited with making Canadians aware of the soul of their country.
		Gzowski was able to ask questions in such a way that Canadians were able to put great faith in his prodding for the truth from the individuals being interviewed.
		Gzowski was a heavy smoker which became a contributing factor in his death in 2002.
	www.canada-heros.com /gzowski_peter.html (214 words)

	About PGI - ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
		Peter Gzowski was a passionate advocate for literacy.
		In the spirit and tradition of the PGIs' founder, Peter Gzowski, the PGI committees coordinate golf tournaments to raise funds to teach people to read and write and inspire Canadians to celebrate literacy.
		Launched by Peter Gzowski in 1986 at his home course, The Briars, on Lake Simcoe, the PGIs are now held in thirteen provinces and territories.
	www.abc-canada.org /pgi_tournaments (638 words)

	PETER GZOWSKI fonds
		Peter Gzowski was born July 13, 1934 in Toronto but grew up in Galt, Ontario.
		Gzowski served as Trent's eighth Chancellor from 1999 until his death in 2002 from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.
		This fonds was created by and in the custody of Peter Gzowski before it was donated to Trent University Archives.
	www.trentu.ca /library/archives/99-015.htm (595 words)

	CBC Radio Peter Gzowski Internships
		Author, broadcaster, columnist, champion of literacy - Peter Gzowski was one of Canada's most celebrated and most loved voices.
		The former host of CBC Radio's Morningside, Gzowski was perhaps the best-known journalist of his generation and was the recipient of many awards, including seven ACTRA awards as well as the Peabody Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting.
		To honour his memory, CBC Radio has created the CBC Radio Peter Gzowski Internship program for university students.
	www.cbc.ca /gzowskiinternships (117 words)

	Yukon Learn Society - PGI
		The PGIs for Literacy, founded by Peter Gzowski are not like other golf-based events.
		Launched by Peter Gzowski in 1986 the PGIs are now held in thirteen provinces and territories.
		In the spirit and tradition of their founder, Peter Gzowski, PGI committees coordinate golf tournaments to raise funds to teach people to read and write and inspire Canadians to celebrate literacy.
	www.yukonlearn.com /pgi (156 words)

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