Wayne Gretzky - Canadian Coast Guard

What do Wayne Gretzky and the Canadian Coast Guard have in common?

Wayne Gretzky was born on 26th January 1961, and the Canadian Coast Guard was officially established on 26th January 1962.

 

Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian Hockey player, whom many call the Great One, was born in Brantford, Ontario. Brantford has a long history with Chikopi, Tollgate School - Camp Fawcett, the Young brothers, Mike, Sebastian, Liam, to name just a few.

 

The Canadian Coast Guard was created by the federal Minister of Transport Leon Balcer to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians.