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Monthly Archives: March 2024
Toronto’s Subway Turns 70
Today, March 30th, 2024, marks that 70th Birthday of Toronto’s subway system with the opening on the Yonge Line between Union Station and Eglinton.
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VIA Rail’s Flagship Train, The Canadian, Departs Toronto, March 20th 2024
I happened to be in downtown Toronto this morning when VIA Rail Canada’s flagship train, The Canadian, departed Toronto’s Union Station bound for Vancouver. The train was led by two F40PH-2 units, #6412 and #6457. It had two deadhead cars, … Continue reading
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Roy McMurtry Passes Away at 91
Former Ontario Attorney General of Ontario and Chief Justices of Ontario Roy McMurtry has passed away at the age of 91. He also served as High Commissioner of Canada to the United Kingdom. He was born in Toronto on May … Continue reading
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Happy 80th Birthday, Cito Gaston
Today – March 17th, 2024 – marks the 80th Birthday of former Toronto Blue Jays manager, Cito Gaston. Cito Gaston became the Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays on May 15th, 1989. The team was 12-24 at the time. Undwe … Continue reading
Happy Commonwealth Day, 2024
Today (March 11th, 2024) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. This year marks … Continue reading
Happy 190th Birthday, City of Toronto
Today, March 6th 2024, marks the 190th Birthday of the City of Toronto. On this day in 1834, the Town of York (which was established 230 years ago on August 27, 1793) was incorporated as the City of Toronto. The … Continue reading
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Passes Away
Brian Mulroney, the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, passed away on February 29th, 2024 at the age of 84. Mr. Mulroney served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993.
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