The legacy of local hockey coach and community builder Bob Acton was out in full force over the weekend, with well over 100 people gathering to celebrate the man and the park now in his name. Earlier this year, city council voted to name the park on William Hancox Avenue, steps away from Ted Reeve […]
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Park renaming could honour Acton
Beloved Beach coach Bob Acton, who passed away nearly six months ago from ALS, could soon have an Upper Beach park named in his memory. Toronto East York and Community Council will consider a request to change the name of William Hancox Parkette on William Hancox Avenue to Bob Acton Park, named in memory of […]
Hockey hopefuls praise childhood coach for success
A challenging, fast-paced game with the best young hockey players in the greater Toronto area. An arena filled with 1,500 fans – and scouts to impress. Celebrity coaches – and a shout out from Don Cherry on Hockey Night in Canada – adding to the magic. For three rising hockey players who got their start […]