Category Archives: General

General Blogs.

Remembrance Day 2016

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today, November 11th 2016, 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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Canada at the Summer Olympics

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Edward Brain

With the 31st Summer Olympics coming to an end in Rio de Jeneiro, I’d like to thank all 314 Canadian athletes who participated. In total, Team Canada finished in 10th place overall with 22 medals (4 Gold, 3 Silver, and … Continue reading →

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95th Warriors Day

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today, August 20th 2016, the Canadian National Exhibition (C.N.E.) celebrated the 95th 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 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 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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Happy Dominion Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Edward Brain

Happy Dominion Day to everyone in Canada!  July 1st, 2016 marks the 149th 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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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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