Monthly Archives: November 2024

Quick Trip to London

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Edward Brain

I mad a quick trip to London, Ontario on November 25th, 2024 to try out VIA Rail’s new Venture trains. Overall, I am impressed with the cars, especially the signs that tell passengers what the upcoming stops are, how fast … Continue reading →

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Toronto Celebrates Argonauts 19th Grey Cup

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Edward Brain

On November 19th, 2024 the City of Toronto celebrated the Toronto Argonauts (‘Argos’) 19th Grey Cup victory two days earlier. On November 17th, Vancouver, British Columbia hosted the 111th Grey Cup game between the Argos and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. … Continue reading →

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Toronto: The City of Champions (Updated)

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Argonauts have just won their 19th Grey Cup with their 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 111th Grey Cup. It is a reminder to me of how successful Toronto teams can be. Toronto has had … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2024, we mark Remembrance Day in Canada and the sacrifices made by our military during the many conflicts Canada has been involved in. Canadians have a long tradition of joining its allies in conflicts when required and … Continue reading →

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35 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, November 9th, 2024, marks the 35th Anniversary of the fall of The Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of Communist rule in Germany and the rest of eastern Europe. The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 to … Continue reading →

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