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So sad, the death of John Honderich. A force for a better Canada and a better city through the Toronto Star. A strong lover + defender of Georgian Bay. Focused on justice as a form of sharing.

JOHN RALSTON SAUL

John Honderich was a giant of Canadian journalism who believed deeply in building a better Toronto — and a better Canada.

PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU

John was certainly one-of-a-kind and by that I mean someone who is dedicated to so much more than himself. Our world needs more Johns and we will miss his efforts dearly. HEIDI BURGESS, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY, NATURE UNITED, WHERE HONDERICH WAS A BOARD MEMBER