Category Archives: General

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Happy 55th Birthday to the Maple Leaf

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Edward Brain

February 15th, 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of Canada adopting the Maple Leaf as Canada’s official flag. Happy Birthday to the Maple Leaf!

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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 68 years as Queen of Canada

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 66th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension as Queen of Canada, the United Kingdom, and 14 other nations.  She is also the head of the Commonwealth of Nations. Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne of Canada when her father, … Continue reading →

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Happy 7th Anniversary

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, February 3rd, 2020, marks the seventh anniversary of me creating this blog. I want to thank everyone for joining me along this ride as I discuss many different topics, from reviews of plays and operas, to discussions on condominiums, … Continue reading →

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2019 In Review

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

2019 has now finished, and we have entered 2020.  As such, let’s take a look at what happened in 2019: In January, famed opera Bass-Baritone Theo Adam passed away at the age of 92.  While the late Roy Halladay was … Continue reading →

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CLRVs Retired from Active Duty

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Edward Brain

Today, December 29th 2019,  the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) officially ran their fleet of Canadian Light Rail Vehicles (CLRV) for the last time over a portion of the 501 Queen line. Between Wolseley Loop on Bathurst St., just north of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Edward Brain

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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CLRV #4178

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Edward Brain

For the last few months of operation prior to their retirement, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has decided to paint one of their remaining Canadian Light Rail Vehicles (CLRV) in a different paint scheme. The CLRV chosed was #4178.  The … Continue reading →

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2019 Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Edward Brain

On December 8th, 2019 Santa Claus came to south Etobicoke for the 2019 edition of the Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade. The parade included the Toronto Police’s Mounted unit, the Toronto Police Pipe Band, the Streetsville Pipe Band, various floats, and … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2019, 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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Fall 2019

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Edward Brain

Here are some pictures I have taken over the course of autumn this year:

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