Monthly Archives: June 2014

2014 FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Edward Brain

We have now finished the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  This means that we are down to the last 16 teams looking to win the World Cup. The Round of 16 breaks down as follows:

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Ontario Announces New Cabinet

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

Thanks to the recent general election in Ontario and the Liberal Party receiving a majority government, Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced some changes to the Cabinet. Many Cabinet members are still in Cabinet, albeit with new portfolios, while others remain … Continue reading →

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Pat Burns to be Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has announced that the late Pat Burns will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 17th, 2014 as a member of the Class of 2014. As an NHL coach, Mr. Burns coached 1,019 games and winning … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Announce Pre-Season Schedule

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their pre-season schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season.  The team will play eight games (four home games and four road games) against four teams. The pre-season starts out on September 22nd in London Ontario … Continue reading →

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Liberal Majority in Ontario

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

Now that the dust has settled in the 41st general election in Ontario, let’s look at the results: Out of 107, 54 seats were required to form a majority Government. The Liberals won 58 seats, for a four seat majority. … Continue reading →

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70th Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2014, marks the 70th Anniversary of Canada’s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France. On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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2014 Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now set for the finals of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs with the New York Rangers (Champions of the Eastern Conference) vs. the Los Angeles Kings (Champions of the Western Conference.) The Rangers are making their first appearance … Continue reading →

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