Monthly Archives: August 2024

102nd Warriors’ Day

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Edward Brain

On August 17th, 2024, the 102nd Warriors’ Day Parade was held at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE.) The parade featured military bands, first responders’ bands, old military vehicles, Honour Guards, etc. and started at the Princes’ Gates and head west … Continue reading →

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Canadian Success at 2024 Summer Olympics

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Edward Brain

Canada has has a successful Summer Olympics in Paris. Canada won 27 medals – Nine Gold, Seven Silver, and 11 Bronze Medals – in 15 different sports. Team Canada won the most medals at a Summer Games with the 27 … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2024

Posted on August 5, 2024 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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