Category Archives: General

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today, May 23rd 2016, 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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Happy 90th Birthday, Your Majesty!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Edward Brain

I would like to wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada a very Happy Birthday. Today, April 21st, 2016 marks the 90th birthday of Her Majesty.  Here’s to many more years in the future! God save the Queen!

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First Round of 2016 NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Edward Brain

The 2016 National Hockey League (NHL) postseason has begun today.  16 of the 30 teams have qualified for the postseason. This is the first year since 1970 that no Canadian based team has made the playoffs – guaranteeing that for … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Day 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today (March 14th, 2016)  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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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 64 years as Monarch

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 64th 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 New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Edward Brain

I just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! 2015 just seemed to fly by in now time, but with a lot of activity! A lot of different things occurred in 2015, and recap some of the things … Continue reading →

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2015: In Review

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Edward Brain

As we approach the New Year, I’d like to reflect on some of the events that have occurred over the past year. January Canada celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of its first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Edward Brain

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope you get to spend time with your family and friends. May all the blessings of Christmas be found for you and your family. 

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Remembrance Day 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2015, 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 the military when required and to successfully … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II Sets New Record

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Edward Brain

September 9th, 2015 will go down as the day Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning Monarch in the history of Canada and 15 other realms.  Her Majesty’s reign surpasses the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria who reigned for … Continue reading →

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