A westerner by birth and an easterner by choice, Colin Lorimer was born in a small farming community near Brandon, Manitoba. It was here that his interest in sports began. Two things shaped his life.

Growing up during the depression taught him to be conscious of the needs of others, and 3 years in the army during World War II, taught him the importance of discipline. He brought these two principles to civil life as he quickly became involved in community activities, first in Winnipeg, then Vancouver, and finally in Etobicoke where he and his family settled in 1961.

He is one of the founders of The Royal York Minor Hockey League and served as it’s President. While President of The Etobicoke Hockey Association, he along with the late Jack Foden, started the Christmas Holiday Minor Bantam Tournament that was held in Etobicoke for many years. He was the Founding Chairman of The Etobicoke Selects Junior “B” Hockey Team and was a partner in the Royal York Royals Provincial Junior “A” Hockey Club.

Colin served as a Director of The Metropolitan Toronto Hockey League and was involved in International Hockey for a number of years. In 1976 he was honoured by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association for his contribution to Amateur Hockey in Canada.

Colin was also a Director of the Etobicoke Olympium and Chairman of The Etobicoke Bidding Committee for The Summer Games. In addition,he is a Founding Governor and Past Chair of the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame.

In 1995 he and his wife Edie built a retirement home in Rosedale Village. He still retains business interests in Etobicoke including a partnership in The Centennial Park Golf Center.