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General Blogs.

Remembering 9/11 25 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, September 11th, 2026, marks the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th (‘9/11‘) attacks in the United States (U.S.) and of Operation Yellow Ribbon. On this date in 2001, four flights were hijacked after departure (American Airlines Flight 11 struck … Continue reading →

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Final Time in Toronto

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Edward Brain

One September 7th, 2026 the Canadian Snowbirds participated in the Canadian International Airshow for the last time prior to the retirement of the current fleet. This is the end of an era for the Snowbirds, the Airshow, and Canada as … Continue reading →

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Warriors’ Day Parade at the 2026 CNE

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Edward Brain

On Saturday August 22nd, 2026, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) hosted the Warriors’ Day Parade in honour of veterans and serving personnel. The parade started out at 10:30 a.m. sharp at the Princes’ Gates and headed through the Midway. The … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2026

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Edward Brain

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, England … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 159 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 159th birthday for the Dominion of Canada since Confederation on July 1st, 1867. Confederation was created thanks to the hard work of many people, and helped to create the Canada we know today. On July 1st, 1867, three British colonies: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, … Continue reading →

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82nd Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2025, marks the 82nd Anniversary of the D-Day Landings as part of Operation Overlord – the opening of the second front in Europe as part of World War II. As part of Operation Overlord, the D-Day Landings … Continue reading →

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Some New Gardening Pictures (June 2nd 2026)

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Edward Brain

I thought that I would share some pictures from my garden bed as we enter the month of June 2026. I hope that you enjoy these pictures:

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Walking for MS Canada (May 2026)

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Edward Brain

As we head into the last hours of May 2026, I would like to update everyone on something I have been doing in my personal life. During the month I have been tracking the steps I have taken every day … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Edward Brain

Today, May 18th 2026, is Victoria Day in Canada. I want to wish every Canadian a very happy and safe Victoria Day. Today marks the celebration of the birthday of Canada’s first monarch, Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to … Continue reading →

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Tulips in the Garden

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Edward Brain

My tulips have come up out in the garden. Here are some pictures from the garden today on a bright, sunny day:

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