Category Archives: General

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30 Years of ‘A Christmas Story’

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Edward Brain

This week the movie A Christmas Story celebrates 30 years since its premiere in November 1983.  The movie was directed by the late Bob Clark, and starred Peter Billingsley (Raphie), Jean Shepherd (voice overs as an adult Raphie), Darren McGavin … Continue reading →

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Maple Leaf Gardens

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, Maple Leaf Gardens (‘the Gardens’) turns 82 years old.  It opened November 12th, 1931 as the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs ice hockey team.  The Maple Leafs would go on to win the Stanley Cup in their first … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, we remember all our troops, past and present, especially those who were killed in action. Canada’s military has a long history of being involved in war, and in peacekeeping operations.  We have served in the American Revolution and War … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Edward Brain

As this is the second Monday in October, I would like to wish everyone in Canada a Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s discuss the history of Thanksgiving in Canada:

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Leafs vs. Habs: The Greatest Rivalry

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Edward Brain

Originally posted on Edward Brain's Blog:
It’s now the end of the National Hockey League (NHL) 2012-2013 regular season, with the Toronto Maple Leafs playing host to their arch rivals the  Montreal Canadiens.  The Canadiens would win 4-1, to…

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Should the Island Airport be Extended?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The City is now in the process of deciding on whether or not is should support the extension of the runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, on a request by Porter Airlines. First, a brief history: the Billy Bishop … Continue reading →

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Sir John Graves Simcoe

Posted on August 5, 2013 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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Do We Need A Pickering Airport?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced that the Federal Government is going ahead with the building of a new airport in Pickering.  However, the question is whether or not we really need another airport in the G.T.A. when we … Continue reading →

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Toronto Wagner Society Celebrates 200 years of Richard Wagner

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Wagner Society will be celebrating the 200th birth of composer Richard Wagner on Saturday May 25th, 2013. The event takes place at the Arts and Letters Club (14 Elm Street) starting at 9:00 am.  There will be two … Continue reading →

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Is Lohengrin a Hero?

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Edward Brain

I want to raise the question of whether or not the title character of Lohengrin in Wagner’s opera is really a hero? We know that in Act 1 of Lohengrin, the ‘unknown knight’ appears to save Elsa when she is … Continue reading →

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