Globe readers remember Ken Dryden, who loved Canada, family and hockey
September 12, 2025
Ken Dryden holds a special place in the hearts of many Canadians. Revered for his outsized talent on the ice – as well as for his post-NHL accomplishments in politics, law and writing – he inspired countless people along the way.
After his death at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer, many Globe and Mail readers took the time to send in their memories, personal stories that reveal the sense of awe they felt upon meeting him. Here is a selection of what they shared. Submissions have been edited for clarity and length.
Unpublished Newswire
Many school bus routes in Quebec remained cancelled Monday following the government's decision to pull all Lion buses out of service after a bus in Montreal caught fire last week.
September 16, 2025 - 15:56 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
British Columbia’s public service workers are escalating job action aimed at slowing work in the mining sector just as the province moves to fast-track several projects. The BC General Employees’ Union and Professionals Employees Association say staff in mineral and mines offices in Vancouver and Cranbrook will join picket lines.
September 16, 2025 - 15:49 | | The Globe and Mail
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has released information on the arrest and booking of George Zinn, aged 71, on charges of obstruction of justice and possession of child sex abuse material. Zinn was present at the Utah Valley University (UVU) event where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last week. “Shorty after that shooting occurred, and while people were fleeing the area, Zinn was seen yelling that he had shot Charlie Kirk,” the sheriff’s office statement says. “UVU Police took Zinn into custody and transported him to the UVU Police department. At that time, Zinn was not co-operative...
September 16, 2025 - 15:40 | Chris Knight | National Post
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