Today, February 3rd, 2025 marks the 13th anniversary that my blog has been in existence.
A lot has changed since February 3rd, 2013 when I started this blog. I have posted many reviews of plays, operas, etc. I have seen since then including my first blog post, a review of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde at the Canadian Opera Company, to reviews on such performances as ‘I Love Lucy’ Live on Stage, Fidelio at the COC, the Mirvish Production of Pressure at the Royal Alex, Die Meistersinger in HD, Blithe Spiritwith Dame Angela Landsbury, and Adriana Lecouvreurer.
I was also in downtown Toronto on November 19th, 2024 when the City of Toronto declared the day to be “Double Blue Day” in Toronto after the Argonauts’ 19th Grey Cup victory two days before:
In Ontario, voters head to the polls and give Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives a third straight majority Government. The New Democratic Party (NDP) remains the Official Opposition and the Liberals regain official recognition in the Legislature.
Mark Carney is elected the new Liberal Party leader (March 9th), and becomes the 24th Prime Minister of Canada (March 14th) succeeding Justin Trudeau.
Hudson’s Bay Company announces it is filing for creditor protection and will close all but six stores. The company later goes bankrupt and is forced to close all of its’ stores.
King Charles III of Canada makes a brief visit to Canada and opens Parliament with the Speech from the Throne, becoming the first Monarch to do so since 1977.
2025 Stanley Cup Finals Set with the Florida Panthers taking on the Edmonton Oilers and the Panthers winning in six games.
Canada celebrated 65 Years of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights would go on to become the Charter of Rights and Freedoms found in the Canadian Constitution.
On November 1st, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays to win the 2025 World Series, earning them their ninth World Series title and becoming the first team to win consecutive World Series title since the 2000 New York Yankees in a seven game series with Game 7 going to extra innings.
The Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada’s measles-free status following the country’s failure to curb outbreaks of the disease over the past year.
American President Donald Trump continued throughout the year with a number of tariffs, actual and threatened, throughout the year against many countries.
My main Youtybe Channel (Edward’s Videos) has reached over 500 subscribers and over 1,000 uploads as of December 31st, 2025 (522 subscribers and 1,097 videos to be exact.) You can find the channel at:
At the beginning of 2025 I launched a new Youtube Channel dedicated to transit videos (Edward’s Transit Videos.) I was hoping for at least 120 subscribers by the end of 2025, or an average of 10 subscribers per month. Well I have reached 132 subscribers by the end of 2025 with 125 videos. You can find this channel at:
Team Canada finished in 5th Place in 2025 and are looking at winning the tournament for the 21st time. Team Canada sits with 20 Gold Medals, 10 Silver Medals, and 5 Bronze for 35 total medals.
Canada enters the tournament with an overall record of 209–60–23.
I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
May you spend your Christmas with family and friends and have a wonderful and enjoyable Christmas.
The year is coming to a close and I would also like to thank everyone who has read my Blog this year for all the support as it is very appreciated. Thank you.
There was big news on Sunday December 14th, 2025 for the National Football League (NFL). On Sunday, not only did Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffer a season ending injury (torn ACL), the Chiefs were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Santa Claus Arrived in South Etobicoke on December 6th, 2025.
The 2025 Santa Claus Parade, which has been going on now for the best part of the last 40 years, included floats, marching bands, local sports teams, local politicians, Mrs. Claus, and Santa Claus himself!
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