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Happy New Year 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and I hope everyone has a prosperous new year. 2018 has flown by.  I recently recapped 2018 in this previous post. Happy New Year, everyone!  

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2018 In Review

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

As we are counting down the hours until 2018 begins, I would like to thank you for visiting my site this year. I would also like to highlight the past year for this site:

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Merry Christmas 2018

Posted on December 25, 2018 by

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May you spend your Christmas with family and friends and have a wonderful and enjoyable Christmas. The year is coming to a close and I would also like to thank … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Arrives in Etobicoke

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

On December 1st, 2018 the southern Etobicoke communities of New Toronto and Long Branch welcomed Santa Claus to their community with the 28th Annual Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade. Here are some highlights of the parade:

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Remembrance Day at Royal Canadian Legion #101

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

On November 11th, 2018 I attended the Remembrance Day service at Royal Canadian Legion #101. The service was moving as usual and a way of remembering those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day and 100th Anniversary of the End of World War I

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

Today, November 11th 2018, we mark Remembrance Day in Canada and the sacrifices made by our military during the many conflicts Canada has been involved in. Today also marks the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I.  The … Continue reading →

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97th Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

Today, August 18th 2018, the Canadian National Exhibition (C.N.E.) celebrated the 97th Warriors’ Day Parade. The Parade started at 10:30 a.m. at the Princes’ Gate, at the east end of the CNE grounds, and continued past the Direct Energy Centre, … Continue reading →

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Happy Simcoe Day 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

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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Metrolinx Open House on South Etobicoke GO Stations

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

On July 5th 2018 Metrolinx, the provincial organization that operates GO Transit, held an open house at Mimico Presbyterian Church to discuss their intentions to renovate their two stations in south Etobicoke, Long Branch and Mimico, and the possibility of … Continue reading →

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Happy Dominion Day

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Happy Dominion Day to everyone in Canada!  July 1st, 2018 marks the 151st 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 … Continue reading →

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