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August 2025 Full Moon

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Edward Brain

I was able to get out on the evening of August 8th-9th 2025 and catch a couple pictures of the August Full Moon. Here are the pictures:

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Happy Sir John Graces Simcoe Day, 2025

Posted on August 4, 2025 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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Interesting Rose Plant

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Edward Brain

I planted the following rose plant last year. This year it has come up very well, with a ton of roses already. All I did was to build up some soil and leaves around the bast of the plant last … Continue reading →

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Canada Celebrates 158 Years of Confederation

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today marks the 158th 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. On July 1st, 1867, three British colonies: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, … Continue reading →

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Remembering James Last

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Edward Brain

June 9th, 2025 marks 10 years since the passing of German band leader James Last. For many years he was the leader of his own band, the James Last Orchestra after starting out as a jazz bassist. Mr. Last remains … Continue reading →

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81st Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2025, marks the 81st Anniversary of the D-Day Landings as part of Operation Overlord – the opening of the second front in Europe as part of World War II. As part of Operation Overlord, the D-Day Landings … Continue reading →

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10 Years of Union Pearson Express

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th, 2025, the Union Pearson Express in Toronto celebrates 10 years of service. I rode the train on the first day of service, on June 6th, 2015: Union-Pearson Express Enters Service.

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Videos Uploaded in May 2025

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Edward Brain

During May, I uploaded a number of videos to my Youtube Channels. Following are a selection of videos that I uploaded: From my main channel, Edward’s Videos:

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Victoria Day Walk Beside Mimico Harbour

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today I went for a walk in Humber Bay Promenade Park, along the western edge of Mimico Harbour in western Toronto/south Etobicoke. It was a nice bright sunny afternoon, a bit cool but not bad. I had my camera with … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day 2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, May 19th 2025, 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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