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New Statue of Queen Elizabeth II Unveiled

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Edward Brain

A new statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled at Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ontario – the home of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario – on November 7th, 2023. The statue waas originally planned to commemorate the … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Service Returns to Humber Loop

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Edward Brain

For the first time in two years and ten months, or since January 2021, the TTC has resumed streetcar service on their 501 Queen line as far west as Humber Loop on October 29th, 2023. The service was suspended as … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Edward Brain

As this is the second Monday in October, I would like to wish everyone in Canada a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving traditionally marks the end of the harvest season in Canada and has been celebrated in Canada since 1879 and the … Continue reading →

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Labour Day 2023 beside Mimico Harbour

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Edward Brain

On Labour Day 2023, I went for a walk in Humber Bay Promenade Park, which runs besides Mimico Harbour. It was a warm afternoon thanks to an early September heat wave but a pleasant time nonetheless. The walk included seeing … Continue reading →

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2023 Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Edward Brain

On August 19th, 2023 the Warriors’ Day Parade took place at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE.) This was the 102nd anniversary of the Warriors’ Day Parade. Members of 32 Brigade (including the 48th Highlanders, the Toronto Scottish (Queen Elizabeth The … Continue reading →

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2023

Posted on August 7, 2023 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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2023 MLB All Star Game

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Edward Brain

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is set to be played July 11,2023 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Managers will be Rob Thomson (National League) and Dusty Baker (American League.) The following players have been elected as starters in the … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 156 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 156th 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.

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Edward Brain

Today, May 22nd 2023, 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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Coronation Celebration at Queen’s Park, Toronto

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Edward Brain

The Province of Ontario celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III, King of Canada, on May 6th, 2023 at Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto – the home of the Provinial Legislature. The celebration included a flag raising – the Coronation … Continue reading →

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