Monthly Archives: August 2023

2023 Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Edward Brain

On August 19th, 2023 the Warriors’ Day Parade took place at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE.) This was the 102nd anniversary of the Warriors’ Day Parade. Members of 32 Brigade (including the 48th Highlanders, the Toronto Scottish (Queen Elizabeth The … Continue reading →

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Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman Passes Away at 83

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Edward Brain

James Bartleman, the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, has passed away at the age of 83. Mr. Bartleman was the lieutenant Governor General of Ontario who was of First Nations descent, being a member of the Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation.

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Hugh Segal has passed away at 72

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Edward Brain

Former Canadian Senator, Hugh Segal, has passed away at the age of 72. Mr. Segal was a Canadian Senator from 2009 to 2014, following which he became Master, and later Principal, of Masset College in Toronto. Prior to this Mr. … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2023

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Edward Brain

As today is Sir John Graves Simcoe Day in Ontario, I would like to discuss the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796. Of course Upper Canada would later become the Province of Ontario. Born in Cotterstock, … Continue reading →

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