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Team Canada at the XXII Commonwealth Games

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has completed its competition in the XXII (22nd) Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England. Canada placed third overall with 92 total medals: 26 Gold, 32 Silver, and 34 Bronze. A total of 269 athletes represented Canada in 17 … Continue reading →

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Happy Simcoe Day 2022

Posted on August 1, 2022 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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Vince McMahon retires from WWE

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Edward Brain

Long time owner, Chairman, and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Vince McMahon has announced his retirement. Mr. McMahon, the son of Vincent J. McMahon, purchased the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) from his father in 1984. The company would … Continue reading →

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Happy 155th Birthday Canada!!!!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 155th 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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VIA Historical Association Cars on Display

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Edward Brain

On June 15th and 16th, 2022, the VIA Historical Association (VHA) had two of its’ cars on display the at TRACCS Rail Event at the Toronto Maintenance Centre. The VHA is a not-for-profit organization aimed at preserving equipment operated by … Continue reading →

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Doors Open Toronto

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today I dropped by a couple of locations as part of Doors Open Toronto 2022. My first stop was at the Toronto Railway Historical Association (TRHA) at the John St. Roundhouse, which is located near the CN Tower and the … Continue reading →

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Some Spring Related Pictures

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Edward Brain

Spring is in full bloom. Following are some pictures I have taken this spring. I hope you enjoy!

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VIA Rail’s The Canadian Departure – May 4th 2022

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Edward Brain

For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, VIA Rail’s flagship train, The Canadian, is now back to two days per week. The first first day of the resumption of the second departure of the westbound version … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through Humber Bay Promenade Park

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Edward Brain

I recently went for a walk through Humber Bay Promenade Park, which hugs the shores of Mimico Harbour in southeast Etobicoke. Here are some pictures of my walk:

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2022

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Edward Brain

Today (March 8th, 2022) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

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